Monday Morning Maybe

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The Monk Farted

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1993 | 61 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 1 min.
What might put you off
It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The story is about Nagatoshi, a handsome and sexy monk played by Kazuhiro Sano, who is struggling for the widow he loves. Foreshadowing the prophecy of the Great Kanto Earthquake, the film is a highly entertaining theatrical spectacle that depicts the human condition of a downtown area undergoing development and the efforts of men and women who rebel against it.

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 Takahisa Zeze

  • Mami OgawaYuko (the widow)
  • Ichiko KamataToshiko
  • Kazuhiro SanoNagatoshi (the monk)
  • Shirō ShimomotoShin'emon
  • Bunmei TobayamaSeizo Sugawara (president)
  • Takeshi ItōSadao Yamagishi
  • Setsuhiko KobayashiAbiru
  • MakoAiko Kitamura
  • Takeshi IguchiRoku (Seizo's subordinate)
  • Yamishiro YoimachiEmployee