# Mondays in the Sun (2002)

> Former shipyard workers in Vigo cling to friendship, humor, and dignity while unemployment reshapes their marriages, ambitions, and sense of belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/37219

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Fernando León de Aranoa
- Cast: Javier Bardem, Luis Tosar, José Ángel Egido, Nieve de Medina, Enrique Villén, Celso Bugallo, Laura Domínguez, Aida Folch
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319769/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, witty, naturalistic, reflective evening, spanish cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of friendship and resilience in the face of unemployment.

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