1980: The Unforgettable Day
1980
“May 1980, winter was beginning unseasonably”
Synopsis
There is HWAPYONG Restaurant with full of hopes of the family of three generations. Grandfather, the first-generation owner, and the first son, the second-generation owner, who lives as a fugitive after being branded as a communist and his wife and Cheol-soo’s mom who has to work hard by juggling work and family without complaint. The second son, Cheol-soo’s uncle, who sometimes acts like a child with an excuse of being the second son but loves Cheol-soo more than anyone and seriously cares about the restaurant. To the third generation, young Cheol-soo, family is the most precious. By the time when ‘Seoul Spring’ longing for democratization came to nothing due to ‘Retreat from Seoul Station’ in 1980, there were a series of peaceful protests in Gwangju, Jeolla Province. In warm May, a large dark cloud is looming over HWAPYONG Restaurant, the home and everything of this ordinary family of Cheol-soo, in the middle of Gwangju.
Top Cast
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Kang Shin-il
Cheol-soo's grandfather
Kim Gyu-ri
Cheol-soo's mother
Baek Sung-hyun
Cheol-soo's uncle
Han Soo-yeon
Yeong-hee's mother
Song Min-jae
Cheol-soo
Yu Oh-seong
Cheol-soo's father
Park Jun-hyuk
Young-hee's father
Min-seo
Cheol-soo's aunt
Lee Dal-hyung
Village head
Jeon Soo-jin
Amore aunt
Park No-shik
Record shop
Ko Joo-hee
Female college student
Han Ji-ho
Citizen militia 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kang Seung-yong
- Screenplay & Story
- Kang Seung-yong, Park Geun-young
- Original Title
- 1980
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Good Pictures, History D&P, DH Media, JNC Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kang Seung-yong
Kang Seung-yong, Park Geun-young
Kim Gi-tae
Oh Myoung-jun
Park Geun-young, Choi Gwang-rae, Kong Ji-young
Department Leadership Roster
Kang Seung-yong
Director
Kang Seung-yong
Writer
Kang Seung-yong
Production Design
Park Geun-young
Producer
Kim Gi-tae
Director of Photography
Oh Myoung-jun
Editor
Daniel Son
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lee Doo-young
Costume Design
Kong Ji-young
Producer
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What is 1980: The Unforgettable Day about?
There is HWAPYONG Restaurant with full of hopes of the family of three generations. Grandfather, the first-generation owner, and the first son, the second-generation owner, who lives as a fugitive after being branded as a communist and his wife and Cheol-soo’s mom who has to work hard by juggling work and family without complaint. The second son, Cheol-soo’s uncle, who sometimes acts like a child with an excuse of being the second son but loves Cheol-soo more than anyone and seriously cares about the restaurant. To the third generation, young Cheol-soo, family is the most precious. By the time when ‘Seoul Spring’ longing for democratization came to nothing due to ‘Retreat from Seoul Station’ in 1980, there were a series of peaceful protests in Gwangju, Jeolla Province. In warm May, a large dark cloud is looming over HWAPYONG Restaurant, the home and everything of this ordinary family of Cheol-soo, in the middle of Gwangju.
Who directed 1980: The Unforgettable Day?
1980: The Unforgettable Day was directed by Kang Seung-yong.
Who stars in 1980: The Unforgettable Day?
The principal cast of 1980: The Unforgettable Day includes Kang Shin-il, Kim Gyu-ri, Baek Sung-hyun, Han Soo-yeon, Song Min-jae.
When was 1980: The Unforgettable Day released and how long is it?
1980: The Unforgettable Day was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.