When You Wake Up
Seen it?2026 | 31 min | Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved West Side Story, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When Finn, a boy from a small village, sees his best friend in drag at a party, his world turns upside down. Drawn into an unfamiliar queer nightlife, he begins leading a double life that slowly starts to collapse back into one. Along the way, he must confront not only his feelings towards his friend, but also towards himself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
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 Robin Zwaard
- Carol-Petru StepanovFinn
- Niccolò FrigerioLucas
- Clara GrafeIris
- Gabrielė StankiewiczRebecca
- Kateryna KolesnykovaBarbara
- Hidde de BoerKris
- Sam de HaanJules
- Miss CartierDrag Queen
- Armita ModaresIris' Colleague
- Peter ZwaardFinn's Dad (voice)