![Poster of the movie 1987: When the Day Comes [2017]](/images/posters/1000x1500/91/1987-when-the-day-comes-2017-orig-poster.jpg)
2017 History-based drama
2h 9min
18A
14A
Based on real life events surrounding the June Democracy Movement in 1987 which brought about the end of the military regime of President Chun Doo-hwan. Student protests began when it was revealed that student activist Park Jong-chul, who participated in pro-democracy demonstrations against the regime, was tortured to death during interrogation sessions. The authorities initially seek to conceal the case of Park Jong-chul, but a group of people attempt to bring the truth of the incident to light.
| Directed by | Joon-Hwan Jang |
| Written by | Kyung-Chan Kim |
| Company | CJ EntertainmentCJ EntertainmentCJ Entertainment |
| Original lang. | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |
