Monday Morning Maybe

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The Night I Swam

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2018 | 79 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
Great 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
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 19 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Snow covered mountains in Japan. Every night, a fisherman makes his way to the market in town. His 6 year old son is awoken by his departure and finds it impossible to fall back to sleep. In the sleeping household, the young boy draws a picture he then slips into his satchel. On his way to school, still drowsy, he strays off the path and wanders into the snow...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Tokyo Filmex. Also nominated for 1 more Venice award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $20K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 687 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Igarashi Kohei, Damien Manivel

  • Kogawa TakaraYoung Boy
  • Takashi KogawaFather
  • Keiki KogawaSister
  • Chisato KogawaMother
  • Yûji Kudô