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1987: When the Day Comes

2017 · 129 min

A gripping, emotionally charged historical thriller that immerses you in the struggle for justice under a repressive regime.

Tagline: The truth must be told.
Overview: 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 feels: Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, corruption, power, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
corruption
power
betrayal
grief
Places: big city
prison
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none