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1987: When the Day Comes
“The truth must be told.”
8.0 / 10• 2017• 2h 9m•NR• Korean
DramaHistoryThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Kim Yun-seok
Park Cheo-won
Lead
Ha Jung-woo
Prosecutor Choi Hwan
Yoo Hai-jin
Han Byung-yong
Kim Tae-ri
Yeon-hee
Park Hee-soon
Detective Jo Han-kyung
Lee Hee-jun
Reporter Yoon Sang-sam
Sul Kyung-gu
Kim Jung-nam
Yeo Jin-goo
Park Jong-chul
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jang Joon-hwan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. 1987: When the Day Comes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
