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1987: When the Day Comes

20172h 9mJang Joon-hwan

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"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.

DramaHistoryThriller
Students' MovementProtestDemocracyMilitary DictatorshipHistorical EventStudent ProtestCommunism1980sDemocratization MovementSouth Korea

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What is 1987: When the Day Comes (2017) about?

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.

Who stars in 1987: When the Day Comes?

1987: When the Day Comes stars Kim Yoon-seok (Park Cheo-won), Ha Jung-woo (Prosecutor Choi Hwan), Yoo Hai-jin (Han Byung-yong), Kim Tae-ri (Yeon-hee), Park Hee-soon (Detective Jo Han-kyung). The film was directed by Jang Joon-hwan.

How long is 1987: When the Day Comes?

1987: When the Day Comes has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2017.

Where can I watch 1987: When the Day Comes?

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