Shem
Seen it?2004 | 94 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 9% on Rotten Tomatoes 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Harrowing.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Daniel, an arrogant, restless young Londoner is bored with his meaningless life. He seeks sympathy from his old Jewish grandmother, who sends him on a mission to Europe to find the grave of her father who disappeared during World War II.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
9% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 186K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Caroline Roboh
- Asier NewmanDaniel
- Hadassah Hungar DiamantNana
- Cyrielle ClairBerlin
- Arturo BrachettiArturo
- Geraldine de BastionZara
- Ferrante FerrantiBaroque Photographer
- Gordana GrubjsesicGordana
- David MerliniGabor
- István SzabóElijah
- John GordonDaniel's Boss