Monday Morning Maybe

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Under a Spell

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1999 | 130 min | Romance, 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
Made for romantics. If you loved Atonement, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In the Yucatan coast of the thirties , Elisha, a boy of 13, is initiated into the art of love by Felipa , his schoolteacher. After discovering the relationship, Felipa runs away from the village , leaving Elisha mired in nostalgia. Forced to marry another woman and lead a routine life , recalling the years passed Eliseo romance with Felipa until ten years later, the woman returns , removing his wounds and changing forever the life of Elisha , his family and the whole town

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carlos Carrera

  • Blanca GuerraFelipa / Teacher
  • Mario ZaragozaEliseo
  • Daniel AcuñaEliseo (Young)
  • Luis Fernando PeñaBurro
  • Vanessa BaucheMagda - Eliseo's elder sister
  • Rodolfo AriasRey Reyes
  • Ricardo RenteríaRafael (Young)
  • Luisa HuertasMaría - Eliseo's Mother
  • Elpidia CarrilloEsposa del brujo - Sorcerer's wife
  • Mayra SérbuloLupita - Eliseo's wife