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1987: When the Day Comes
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1987: When the Day Comes

2017-12-27 · 129 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · History · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Jang Joon-hwan
Production companies
CJ Entertainment, Woojeong Film
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,308,000
Revenue
USD 49,380,115

Top Cast

Kim Yoon-seokKim Yoon-seokPark Cheo-won
Ha Jung-wooHa Jung-wooProsecutor Choi Hwan
Yoo Hai-jinYoo Hai-jinHan Byung-yong
Kim Tae-riKim Tae-riYeon-hee
Park Hee-soonPark Hee-soonDetective Jo Han-kyung
Lee Hee-junLee Hee-junReporter Yoon Sang-sam
Sul Kyung-guSul Kyung-guKim Jung-nam
Yeo Jin-gooYeo Jin-gooPark Jong-chul
Gang Dong-wonGang Dong-wonLee Han-yeol
Moon Sung-keunMoon Sung-keunJang Se-dong
Yoo Seung-mokYoo Seung-mokYoo Jung-bang
Hyun Bong-sikHyun Bong-sikMr. Park
Park Ji-hwanPark Ji-hwanInspector Hwang
Lee Yong-jikLee Yong-jikSenior Police Officer Ban
Park Ji-hongPark Ji-hongAssistant Inspector Kang
Kim Eui-sungKim Eui-sungLee Boo-young
Kim Jong-sooKim Jong-sooPark Jung-ki
Lee Chang-hoonLee Chang-hoonProsecutor Pyo
Seo Hyun-wooSeo Hyun-wooProsecutor Lee
Lee Hyun-kyunLee Hyun-kyunOh Yun-sang

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