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1987: When the Day Comes (2017)

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Drama History 20172h 9m

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.1987: When the Day Comes featuring Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jung-woo is available for rent or purchase on Google Play, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and available for rent or purchase on YouTube. It's a drama and history movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 7.8 (5,980 votes).

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1987: When the Day Comes is a gripping historical drama that provides a deep dive into a significant period in Korean history, offering viewers a chance to learn about the oppressive military regime of the time.

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The movie is a thrilling mystery that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as a prosecutor seeks the truth behind a college student's death, despite the government's attempts to cover it up.

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With an IMDb audience rating of 7.8 and a Reelgood score of 65, 1987: When the Day Comes has been well-received by audiences, indicating its strong storytelling and compelling performances.

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#11,825 Ranked Movie

#199 Ranked in History Movies

#511 Ranked in Military Movies

#761 Ranked in Political Movies

1987: When the Day Comes has a high IMDb audience rating of 7.8 (5,980 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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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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Runtime: 2h 9m

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Related Genres: DramaHistory
Related Tags: MilitaryPolitical
Country of origin: South Korea
Original Release Date: Dec 27, 2017