Monday Morning Maybe

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The Cruel Sea

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1971 | 106 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
Best for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The first feature film to be made by the state of Kuwait. It is a period piece about Kuwait before the discovery of oil when fishing was the predominant occupation. Bas Ya Bahar is the story of a crippled pearl diver who forbids his son Mussaid to go to sea to dive for pearls.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Khalid Al Siddiq

  • Saad Al-FarajFather
  • Hayat Al-FahadMother
  • Ali AlMufeedi
  • Mohammed Al-MansourMoussaed
  • Amal BakrNura
  • Ahmed El Saleh
  • Muhammad Al-Mannaya