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Seen it?2024 | 121 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A moment of impulsiveness turns Gao Zhilei into a "stay-at-home" individual, but he never expected his life to take a turn in the opposite direction. A series of changes compel him to take on his responsibilities as the head of the family. When life's burdens hit hard, he must confront himself and start anew.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Xu Zheng
- Xu ZhengGao Zhilei
- Xin ZhileiXiao Ni
- Wang XiaoOld Kou
- Jia BingManager Zhu
- Feng BingDa-hei
- Ding YongdaiGao Zhilei's Father
- Ding JialiGao Zhilei's Mother
- Helen ChenJia-jia
- Wu JiakaiYang Dashan
- Liu MeihanQiu Xiaomin