1987: When the Day Comes (2018)

The truth behind a cover-up of a student activist's death while in government custody sparks a movement for change. Inspired by true events.

Director: Jang Joon-hwan
Cast: Ha Jung-woo, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Yun-seok, Lee Hee-jun, Park Hee-soon, Sul Kyung-gu, Yoo Hai-jin
Runtime: 02h 09m
Type: Movie

1987: When the Day Comes (2018)

The truth behind a cover-up of a student activist's death while in government custody sparks a movement for change. Inspired by true events.

Director: Jang Joon-hwan
Cast: Ha Jung-woo, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Yun-seok, Lee Hee-jun, Park Hee-soon, Sul Kyung-gu, Yoo Hai-jin
Runtime: 02h 09m
Type: Movie
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