1987: When the Day Comes
1987
2017 · 2h 9m · Drama, History, Thriller · South Korea · Rated G (JP)
The truth must be told.
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.
Directed by
Jang Joon-hwanWritten by
Kim Kyung-chan7.4Smart score
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1980scommunismdemocracydemocratization movementhistorical eventmilitary dictatorshipprotestseoul, south koreasouth koreastudent proteststudents' movement
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