About What Happened to Monday

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About

"What Happened to Monday" is a 2017 action and adventure film directed by Tommy Wirkola. The story takes place in a futuristic world where overpopulation has led to a strict one-child policy. The film follows the story of seven identical sisters, named after the days of the week, who must live secretly to avoid detection by the government. Each sister is allowed to go out into the world on the day of the week that corresponds with their name.

However, when Monday goes missing, the other sisters must band together to uncover the truth and find her. As they unravel a conspiracy, they face dangerous obstacles and risks that threaten their existence.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis and Philippe Rousselet. It was shot on location in Bucharest, Romania. The production team used a combination of practical effects and visual effects to bring the futuristic world to life. The set design and costume design were integral in creating the dystopian atmosphere of the film.

Actors

• Noomi Rapace as Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday - Noomi Rapace portrayed each of the identical sisters and brought a unique personality to each character. She showcased her versatility as an actress by playing seven different roles.
• Willem Dafoe as Terrence Settman - Willem Dafoe played the father of the seven sisters. His character raised them and taught them to live undercover.
• Glenn Close as Nicolette Cayman - Glenn Close portrayed the antagonist of the film, a high-ranking government official who enforces the one-child policy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was originally titled "Seven Sisters" before being changed to "What Happened to Monday" for its international release.
• Noomi Rapace had to undergo extensive training to differentiate the physicality and mannerisms of each sister.
• The film explores themes of identity, family, and government control.

Awards

The film has not received any major awards as of now.

Quotes

• "Our names, our faces, our lives... they're all lies." - Monday
• "We need to run. It's our only chance." - Tuesday
• "We're not gonna let her die for us." - Wednesday

Music

The original score for the film was composed by Christian Wibe. The music enhances the tension and excitement of the action sequences and contributes to the overall atmosphere of the film.

Soundtrack

• "Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga
• "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Nancy Sinatra
• "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Eurythmics