Monday Morning Maybe

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Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

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1990 | 98 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. If you loved Ghost World or American Splendor, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

After her mother dies in childbirth, a blind little girl has to learn to live with her wealthy father’s new wife—her new stepmother—and her two children. After her stepmother purposely leaves her alone outside a crowded church, she is found by an old fisherman, who raises her as his own daughter.

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 Lino Brocka

  • Sheryl CruzJulie
  • Robert ArevaloDaniel
  • Ricky BelmonteArnaldo
  • Marita ZobelMila
  • Suzanne GonzalesStella
  • Gretchen BarrettoGiona
  • Jestoni AlarconRolando
  • Jovit MoyaWilliam
  • Romeo RiveraRaul
  • Anita LindaInay Guila