Kathmandu, Oct. 15 -- History can be thrilling, and '1987: When the Day Comes' is one such film. Jang Joon-hwan's 2017 masterpiece transforms a turbulent moment in South Korean history-the death of student activist Park Jong-chul and the ensuing June Democracy Movement-into a cinematic testimony of courage. This movie captures how one tragedy, one silenced voice, and one photograph can ignite a revolution that reshapes a nation. After this era, Korea leapt forward rapidly, becoming a beacon of democratic progress and cultural vitality.

As a Nepali, the film struck painfully close to home. The protests erupted in South Korea in 1987 mirror the September 8, 2025, demonstrations in Nepal-youth-led movements demanding truth, freedom, and acc...