1987: When the Day Comes (2017)

The truth must be told.

1987: When the Day Comes (2017) poster

In January 1987, a 22-year-old college student dies during a police interrogation. Under the orders of Director Park, the police request the body to be cremated in order to destroy evidence. Public Prosecutor Choi, who was on duty on the day of the incident, denies the request and calls for an autopsy. The police maintain the lie that the death was a simple accident, resulting from shock. The autopsy results, however, point to torture as the cause of death. Yoon, a journalist following the case, reports that the death was a result of asphyxiation during torture. Director Park attempts to conceal the truth by ending the case, arresting two detectives including inspector Cho. While in prison, inspector Cho reveals the truth to prison guard Han Byung-yong, who embarks on a dangerous mission to relay the information to an opposition politician through his niece, Yeon-hee.

Director: Jang Joon-hwan
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 129 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kim Tae-seong
Cinematography: Kim Woo-hyung
Editing: Yang Jin-mo
Production: CJ Entertainment, Woojeong Film
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $49M
Original Language: ko

Themes

French Revolution: Liberty and Blood, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

students' movement, protest, democracy, military dictatorship, historical event, student protest, communism, 1980s, democratization movement, south korea, seoul, south korea

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1987: When the Day Comes about?
In January 1987, a 22-year-old college student dies during a police interrogation. Under the orders of Director Park, the police request the body to be cremated in order to destroy evidence. Public Prosecutor Choi, who was on duty on the day of the incident, denies the request and calls for an autopsy. The police maintain the lie that the death was a simple accident, resulting from shock. The autopsy results, however, point to torture as the cause of death. Yoon, a journalist following the case, reports that the death was a result of asphyxiation during torture. Director Park attempts to conceal the truth by ending the case, arresting two detectives including inspector Cho. While in prison, inspector Cho reveals the truth to prison guard Han Byung-yong, who embarks on a dangerous mission to relay the information to an opposition politician through his niece, Yeon-hee.
Who directed 1987: When the Day Comes?
1987: When the Day Comes was directed by Jang Joon-hwan.
Who stars in 1987: When the Day Comes?
1987: When the Day Comes stars Kim Yun-seok, Ha Jung-woo, Yoo Hai-jin, Kim Tae-ri, Park Hee-soon, Lee Hee-jun.
How long is 1987: When the Day Comes?
1987: When the Day Comes has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
What genre is 1987: When the Day Comes?
1987: When the Day Comes is a Drama, History, Thriller film.
What is the budget of 1987: When the Day Comes?
1987: When the Day Comes had a budget of $12M.
How much did 1987: When the Day Comes gross?
1987: When the Day Comes grossed $49M worldwide.
Where was 1987: When the Day Comes produced?
1987: When the Day Comes was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of 1987: When the Day Comes?
The themes of 1987: When the Day Comes include: French Revolution: Liberty and Blood, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.