Monday Morning Maybe

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1975 | 93 min | Drama, Romance

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 romantics and anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned by Hatsue's father, his luck in love begins to change.

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 Katsumi Nishikawa

  • Momoe YamaguchiHatsue Miyata
  • Tomokazu MiuraShinji Kubo
  • Ichirō ArishimaA light house keeper
  • Keiko TsushimaWife of a light house keeper
  • Yoshirō Aoki
  • Tokue Hanazawa
  • Kotoe Hatsui
  • Atsushi Kawaguchi
  • Mihoko Nakagawa
  • Hisayuki Nakajima