1987: When the Day Comes
"The truth must be told."
Originally released in 2017. 1987: When the Day Comes is a drama/history film. directed by Jang Joon-hwan. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kim Yun-seok, Ha Jung-woo, and Yoo Hai-jin
Synopsis
In January 1987, a 22-year-old college student dies during a police interrogation. Under the orders of Director Park, the police request the body to be cremated in order to destroy evidence. Public Prosecutor Choi, who was on duty on the day of the incident, denies the request and calls for an autopsy. The police maintain the lie that the death was a simple accident, resulting from shock. The autopsy results, however, point to torture as the cause of death. Yoon, a journalist following the case, reports that the death was a result of asphyxiation during torture. Director Park attempts to conceal the truth by ending the case, arresting two detectives including inspector Cho. While in prison, inspector Cho reveals the truth to prison guard Han Byung-yong, who embarks on a dangerous mission to relay the information to an opposition politician through his niece, Yeon-hee.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (169 votes)
Budget
$12.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$49.4M
4.0x return
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $12,308,000
- Revenue
- $49,380,115
Production Companies
- CJ Entertainment
- Woojeong Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1987: When the Day Comes about?
In January 1987, a 22-year-old college student dies during a police interrogation. Under the orders of Director Park, the police request the body to be cremated in order to destroy evidence. Public...
Who directed 1987: When the Day Comes?
1987: When the Day Comes was directed by Jang Joon-hwan.
How long is 1987: When the Day Comes?
1987: When the Day Comes has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was 1987: When the Day Comes released?
1987: When the Day Comes was released on December 27, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 1987: When the Day Comes?
The main cast of 1987: When the Day Comes includes Kim Yun-seok, Ha Jung-woo, Yoo Hai-jin, Kim Tae-ri, Park Hee-soon.
Is 1987: When the Day Comes worth watching?
1987: When the Day Comes has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 169 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.