The Next Morning
The Next Morning

The Next Morning

1992Movie85 minPersian

Three stories about the life of a boy named Majid. Stories about misunderstanding and being misunderstood and the struggles he deals with at school. How a rosary scares him and how he thinks he's doing good while a bunch of other problems come up.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Carl FranklinGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man wakes up in a motel room with no memory of the past few days. He discovers a dead body and a woman who claims to be his wife, but he can't recall any of it. As he tries to piece together what happened, he becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery that forces him to confront his own identity and a potential dark past.

Critical Reception

The Next Morning received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Forest Whitaker. However, some found the plot convoluted and the resolution unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and Whitaker's compelling lead performance.
  • Some critics noted a less-than-satisfying resolution to the intricate plot.
  • The film effectively builds suspense, drawing viewers into the protagonist's amnesiac quest for truth.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a segment of an anthology film before being developed into a standalone feature.

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