Monday Morning Maybe

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The Tree

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2010 | 100 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office loss, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, 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
Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

The O'Neills lived happily in their house in the Australian countryside. That was until one day fate struck blindly, taking the life of Peter, the father, leaving his grief-stricken wife Dawn alone with their four children. Among them, eight-year-old Simone denies this reality. She is persuaded that her father still lives in the giant fig tree growing near their house and speaks to her through its leaves. But the tree becomes more and more invasive and threatens the house. It must be felled. Of course, Simone won't allow it.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    0 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide on a $9 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Julie Bertuccelli

  • Charlotte GainsbourgDawn O'Neil
  • Morgan DaviesSimone O'Neil
  • Marton CsokasGeorge Elrick
  • Christian ByersTim O'Neil
  • Tom RussellLou O'Neil
  • Gabriel GottingCharlie O'Neil
  • Aden YoungPeter O'Neil
  • Penne Hackforth-JonesMrs. Johnson
  • Gillian JonesVonnie
  • Murray ShoringCouncil Inspector