Monday Morning Maybe

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Abyss

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1956 | 102 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1956: an older pace and style.

Nagy István, the formerly poor peasant boy returns to his native village as a teacher. His conviction is that the abyss between rich and poor can be diminished by good will. The rich Böröcz Horváth Klári returns his love, and also Böröcz Horváth is willing to help the poorest family, the Bakos. Bakos Jóska, who was sent to serve the tough Böröcz Horváth as a payment, dies of an infected wound and the people in the village hold the teacher liable as well. Nagy István realises, that the abyss cannot be ceased, what is more, it is impassable. He breaks up with his fiancée and stands by the side of the poor.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • 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 László Ranódy

  • Margit BaraKlári Horváth Böröcz
  • Imre SinkovitsIstván Nagy
  • Ferenc BessenyeiHorváth Böröcz
  • Dajka MargitAunt Bakos
  • József Bihariuncle Jani Veréb
  • Teri HorváthJúlia Bakos
  • Tibor MolnárFerenc Bakos
  • Rudolf SomogyváriJegyzõ
  • Erzsi PártosAunt Mari
  • Ferenc PethesFakó-Kovács