1980: The Unforgettable Day (2024)
May 1980, winter was beginning unseasonably
There is HWAPYONG Restaurant with full of hopes of the family of three generations. Grandfather, the first-generation owner, and the first son, the second-generation owner, who lives as a fugitive after being branded as a communist and his wife and Cheol-soo’s mom who has to work hard by juggling work and family without complaint. The second son, Cheol-soo’s uncle, who sometimes acts like a child with an excuse of being the second son but loves Cheol-soo more than anyone and seriously cares about the restaurant. To the third generation, young Cheol-soo, family is the most precious. By the time when ‘Seoul Spring’ longing for democratization came to nothing due to ‘Retreat from Seoul Station’ in 1980, there were a series of peaceful protests in Gwangju, Jeolla Province. In warm May, a large dark cloud is looming over HWAPYONG Restaurant, the home and everything of this ordinary family of Cheol-soo, in the middle of Gwangju.
Cast
- Kang Shin-il - Cheol-soo's grandfather
- Kim Gyu-ri - Cheol-soo's mother
- Baek Sung-hyun - Cheol-soo's uncle
- Han Soo-yeon - Yeong-hee's mother
- Song Min-jae - Cheol-soo
- Yu Oh-seong - Cheol-soo's father
- Park Jun-hyuk - Young-hee's father
- Min-seo - Cheol-soo's aunt
- Lee Doll-hyung - Village head
- Jeon Soo-jin - Amore aunt
Screenplay
- Kang Seung-yong
- Park Geun-young (Adaptation)
Themes
Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
1980s, gwangju uprising, democratization movement
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1980: The Unforgettable Day about?
- There is HWAPYONG Restaurant with full of hopes of the family of three generations. Grandfather, the first-generation owner, and the first son, the second-generation owner, who lives as a fugitive after being branded as a communist and his wife and Cheol-soo’s mom who has to work hard by juggling work and family without complaint. The second son, Cheol-soo’s uncle, who sometimes acts like a child with an excuse of being the second son but loves Cheol-soo more than anyone and seriously cares about the restaurant. To the third generation, young Cheol-soo, family is the most precious. By the time when ‘Seoul Spring’ longing for democratization came to nothing due to ‘Retreat from Seoul Station’ in 1980, there were a series of peaceful protests in Gwangju, Jeolla Province. In warm May, a large dark cloud is looming over HWAPYONG Restaurant, the home and everything of this ordinary family of Cheol-soo, in the middle of Gwangju.
- Who directed 1980: The Unforgettable Day?
- 1980: The Unforgettable Day was directed by Kang Seung-yong.
- Who stars in 1980: The Unforgettable Day?
- 1980: The Unforgettable Day stars Kang Shin-il, Kim Gyu-ri, Baek Sung-hyun, Han Soo-yeon, Song Min-jae, Yu Oh-seong.
- How long is 1980: The Unforgettable Day?
- 1980: The Unforgettable Day has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is 1980: The Unforgettable Day?
- 1980: The Unforgettable Day is a Drama film.
- Where was 1980: The Unforgettable Day produced?
- 1980: The Unforgettable Day was produced in South Korea.
- What are the themes of 1980: The Unforgettable Day?
- The themes of 1980: The Unforgettable Day include: Nostalgic Memories and the Past.