Monday Morning Maybe

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Farewell, Kuro

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2003 | 109 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
Made for animal lovers and people who'll be looking things up afterwards. An animal steals a fair few scenes. Fans of Megan Leavey or Arthur the King should feel right at home. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Based on a true story set in Matsumoto city, Nagano, during 1960s. A stray dog wanders into a high school's grounds. The dog, named Kuro, stays at the school and becomes a special friend to everyone.

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 Jōji Matsuoka

  • Satoshi TsumabukiRyosuke Kimura
  • Ayumi ItoYukiko Igarashi
  • Hirofumi AraiKoji Kobe
  • Yuta KanaiKenji Morishita
  • Ryuta SatoMamoru Saito
  • Koen KondoShinji Miyamoto
  • Asumi MiwaMachiko Yokokawa
  • Seiichi TanabeHeigo Saigusa
  • Sansei ShiomiSatoshi Kusama
  • Kimiko YoEri Yuki