1987: When the Day Comes

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Karen K @RT55995754 12/23/2024 If you want to know about history and democracy in South Korea on 198, this movie is based on true story, well-writen and many great actors in it. Very..very recommended! See more Kevin L @Lakeman 07/10/2023 This is some powerful, affecting stuff from director Jang Joon-hwan and writer Kim Kyung-chan. Based on the uprising that brought democracy to the dictatorship of what would be South Korea, we see the fresh hell that was the reality for these people before the events of this film. Impressive editing and cinematography choices were made as well. The main cast plus dozens of extras could make for a too disjointed, scattershot movie to follow, both the story and the visual presentation of it all. Great dissolve of the student's face underwater to his photo at the funeral/wake in a local church. Standout performances were given by Ha Jung-woo, Yoo Hae-jin, and Kim Tae-ri. But the movie is largely driven by and given much of its intensity and authenticity by Kim Yoon-seok, who brings nothing good with him but further reminders of the reality and enforcement of the blatant inhumanity and blind following of dictatorial governments. The film was a bit hard to follow at times, as there are so many characters in it, along with several scenes of chaos, and the rapid-fire cuts from scene to scene. 3.8 stars See more acsdoug D @acsdoug 06/15/2023 There are so many characters I had trouble keeping track of everyone. I'm also not sure how historically accurate it is. However, this is a fascinating and poignant film with an elevated level of suspense throughout. See more Tudor Cristian G @RT03863724 03/18/2022 A wonderful piece of cinematography. Like many other South Korean films, it makes most modern Hollywood productions seem childish. Masterfully acted, with strong character development, to the extent that you can even emphasize with the antagonist. The world is not black and white, and this film goes to great lengths to capture reality's many shades of grey. See more 12/02/2021 The best Korean movie. See more 12/30/2019 Best movie I have seen this year. It is so real because it's happening in Hong Kong right now. Stand with Hong Kong. See more Read all reviews

1987: When the Day Comes

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