1987: When the Day Comes
The truth must be told.
In 1987 Korea, under an oppressive military regime, a college student gets killed during a police interrogation involving torture. Government of officials are quick to cover up the death and order the body to be cremated. A prosecutor who is supposed to sign the cremation release, raises questions about a 21-year-old kid dying of a heart attack, and he begins looking into the case for truth. Despite a systematic attempt to silence everyone involved in the case, the truth gets out, causing an eruption of public outrage.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 1987
- Genres: Drama, History, Thriller
- Release Date: 2017-12-27
- Runtime: 129 minutes
- Rating: 8.117/10 (158 votes)
- Budget: $12,308,000
- Revenue: $49,380,115
- Production Companies: CJ Entertainment, Woojeong Film
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.8174
- Languages: Korean
Cast & Crew
Kim Yun-seok
as Park Cheo-won
Ha Jung-woo
as Prosecutor Choi Hwan
Yoo Hai-jin
as Han Byung-yong
Kim Tae-ri
as Yeon-hee
Park Hee-soon
as Detective Jo Han-kyung
Lee Hee-jun
as Reporter Yoon Sang-sam
Sul Kyung-gu
as Kim Jung-nam
Yeo Jin-goo
as Park Jong-chul
Gang Dong-won
as Lee Han-yeol
Moon Sung-keun
as Jang Se-dong
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1987: When the Day Comes?▼
1987: When the Day Comes is a Drama, History, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 2017-12-27.
Who are the main actors in 1987: When the Day Comes?▼
The main cast includes Kim Yun-seok, Ha Jung-woo, Yoo Hai-jin, Kim Tae-ri, Park Hee-soon, .
Where can I watch 1987: When the Day Comes online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if 1987: When the Day Comes is available.
Is 1987: When the Day Comes based on a true story?▼
The truth must be told.
What is the IMDb rating of 1987: When the Day Comes?▼
1987: When the Day Comes has an IMDb rating of 8.117/10 based on 158 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of 1987: When the Day Comes?▼
The movie had a production budget of $12,308,000 and earned $49,380,115 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for 1987: When the Day Comes?▼
The soundtrack was composed by CJ Entertainment, Woojeong Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was 1987: When the Day Comes filmed?▼
1987: When the Day Comes was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is 1987: When the Day Comes?▼
The total runtime of 1987: When the Day Comes is 129 minutes.
Is 1987: When the Day Comes suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to 1987: When the Day Comes?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to 1987: When the Day Comes.
Does 1987: When the Day Comes have a post-credit scene?▼
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