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1987: When the Day Comes

Original title: 1987
  • 2017
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
7.6K
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Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hee-soon, Ha Jung-woo, Kim Yoon-seok, Lee Hee-joon, and Kim Tae-ri in 1987: When the Day Comes (2017)
In 1987 Korea under an oppressive military regime, the unlawful interrogation and death of a college student ignite ordinary citizens to fight for the truth and bring about justice.
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In 1987 Korea under an oppressive military regime, the unlawful interrogation and death of a college student ignite ordinary citizens to fight for the truth and bring about justice.In 1987 Korea under an oppressive military regime, the unlawful interrogation and death of a college student ignite ordinary citizens to fight for the truth and bring about justice.In 1987 Korea under an oppressive military regime, the unlawful interrogation and death of a college student ignite ordinary citizens to fight for the truth and bring about justice.

  • Director
    • Jang Joon-hwan
  • Writers
    • Jang Joon-Hwan
    • Kim Kyung-chan
    • Lee Woo-Jeong
  • Stars
    • Kim Tae-ri
    • Park Hee-soon
    • Gang Dong-won
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    7.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jang Joon-hwan
    • Writers
      • Jang Joon-Hwan
      • Kim Kyung-chan
      • Lee Woo-Jeong
    • Stars
      • Kim Tae-ri
      • Park Hee-soon
      • Gang Dong-won
    • 33User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 27 wins & 34 nominations total

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    Kim Tae-ri
    Kim Tae-ri
    • Yeon-Hee
    Park Hee-soon
    Park Hee-soon
    • Detective Jo Han-kyung
    Gang Dong-won
    Gang Dong-won
    • Lee Han-Yeol
    • (as Dong-won Gang)
    Yeo Jin-goo
    Yeo Jin-goo
    • Park Jong-Chul
    Ha Jung-woo
    Ha Jung-woo
    • Prosecutor Choi Hwan
    Sul Kyung-gu
    Sul Kyung-gu
    • Kim Jung-Nam
    Oh Dal-su
    Oh Dal-su
    • Journalist
    Lee Hee-joon
    Lee Hee-joon
    • Reporter Yoon Sang-Sam
    Kim Yoon-seok
    Kim Yoon-seok
    • Park Cheo-Won
    Hyun Bong-sik
    Hyun Bong-sik
    • Mr. Park
    Kim Byung-cheol
    Kim Byung-cheol
    • Donga Newspaper Reporter
    • (as Kim Byung Chul)
    Kim Dae-Heung
    • Yonsei University Demonstrator
    Jo Woo-jin
    Jo Woo-jin
    • Park Jong-Chul's uncle
    Kim Eui-sung
    Kim Eui-sung
    • Lee Boo-Young
    Seo Hyun-woo
    Seo Hyun-woo
    • Prosecutor Lee
    Jung Soon-won
    Jung Soon-won
    • Skeleton group #2
    Yoo Hae-jin
    Yoo Hae-jin
    • Han Byung-Yong
    • (as Hae-jin Yoo)
    Na Chul
    Na Chul
    • Public Security Office Investigator
    • Director
      • Jang Joon-hwan
    • Writers
      • Jang Joon-Hwan
      • Kim Kyung-chan
      • Lee Woo-Jeong
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    User reviews33

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    9sebastianyhuang-64456

    Nine stars for bloody South Koreans

    Nine stars for bloody South Koreans, salute all bravery and integrity.
    10dvazp

    Gripping political thriller with a human side

    The story begins with a corpse, a student tortured to death by the anti-communist secret police. This should be another forgotten death, but there's a general sense of outrage and one after another, the officials whose paper trail would normally cover up the mess, refuse to cooperate. As the story snowballs, the lives of those involved, as well as the broader political situation, change significantly.

    A thrilling and moving film, well directed and acted, as well as informative for those of us who don't know much modern Korean history.
    8SolidYohanK

    What 1987 wants to tell 2017's generation*

    This is a movie more than a movie. It's also a history, emotions and lives in Korea, 1987.

    No actor(actress) has been consumed in vain in the movie.

    Every moment is well directed. This is the great movie such like 'Citizen Kane' and 'Shawshank Redemption'. It's a historical movie, a humanism drama dedicated to freedom fighters all around the world.

    *. 1987: The direct democracy has been declared in Korea. 2017: The corrupt government has been collapsed in Korea.
    10samanthabrletich

    Amazing from start to finish

    Amazing film! One of the best films I have seen in a while. The film starts with a simple plot and a web of characters and a subplot develops. The direction of the camera and the pauses to show names (similar to kill bill) adds a bit of humor. The beginning of the movie has a lot of humor but slowly fades and transitions into the heart of the movie. The slower introduction of characters helps build the story. I would like to see more background on some characters as that tends to be revealed in different parts of the movie.
    7hellofuture0825

    Another historical event

    Military power politics and authoritarian governments should be resolutely resisted. People need to learn from historical events rather than hide the truth. After all, the truth cannot be concealed.

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    • Trivia
      Although they share no screen time together, this is the second film where Kim Tae-ri and Ha Jung-woo reunite. The first movie they starred in together was The Handmaiden (2016).
    • Crazy credits
      Real footage pertinent to the movie is played alongside the closing credits, including protests, and footage of the real people involved in the film's story.
    • Connections
      Spoofs Le deuxième souffle (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      When the Day Comes
      Performed by Lee Hanyeol Choir & Daegun Chamber Choir

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • 1987
    • Filming locations
      • Seoul, South Korea
    • Production company
      • Woojeung Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • ₩15,000,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $53,834,292
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 9m(129 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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