May 18
Seen it?2007 | 118 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Belfast or The Iron Claw, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The citizens of Gwangju lead a relatively peaceful life, until one day the military takes over the city, accusing the residents of conspiracy and claiming that they are communist sympathisers preparing a revolution against the current government. Seeing as the soldiers beat defenceless people, mainly students, to death, the citizens are in for retaliation and form a militia.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$49 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Ji-hoon
- Kim Sang-kyungKang Min-woo
- Ahn Sung-kiPark Heung-soo
- Lee Yo-wonPark Shin-ae
- Lee Joon-giKang Jin-woo
- Park Cheol-minIn-bong
- Park Won-sangYong-dae
- Song Jae-hoPriest Kim
- Na Moon-heeNaju-daek
- Kwon Tae-wonBrigadier general Choi
- Uhm Hyo-seopCaptain Kim