1987: When the Day Comes
Seen it?2017 | 129 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved All the Way, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
23 wins and 30 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$55 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jang Joon-hwan
- Kim Yoon-seokPark Cheo-won
- Ha Jung-wooProsecutor Choi Hwan
- Yoo Hai-jinHan Byung-yong
- Kim Tae-riYeon-hee
- Park Hee-soonDetective Jo Han-kyung
- Lee Hee-junReporter Yoon Sang-sam
- Sul Kyung-guKim Jung-nam
- Yeo Jin-gooPark Jong-chul
- Gang Dong-wonLee Han-yeol
- Moon Sung-keunJang Se-dong