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2013 | 83 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why 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
Great for anyone with a best friend they'd call at 3am and anyone who loves a strong drama. The friendships are the beating heart of it. A trip back to the 1990s.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Sang-won, Seung-jun and Min-wook are high school best chums. However, after graduation, they are in three different places in life; Sang-won is a college student, Seung-jun studies one more year to enter the college, Min-wook performs his military service. One day, two friends visit Min-wook in the army. Seung-jun has another reason for a visit to bring the break-up letter from Min-wook’s girl friend, Esther. Once three boys reunite, they spend one night of carousing devoted to the poor military boy and try to find when to give the letter. Before they separate, will the Dear John letter be delivered successfully? The trio allows their adventure to continue.

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 Kim Tae-gon

  • Sim Hee-seopSang-won
  • Kim Chang-hwanMin-wook
  • Ahn Jae-hongSeung-jun
  • Kim Kkob-biMi-yeon
  • Hwang Mi-youngBo-hee