1987: When the Day Comes (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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15%

1987: When the Day Comes2017

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What We Think

"1987: When the Day Comes" is remarkably non-woke by modern Hollywood standards, focusing on historical storytelling rather than identity or ideology. If you're looking for a film with minimal woke trappings, this one is refreshingly straightforward.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film focuses on the political upheavals of 1987 South Korea. Characters are grounded in historical events and motivations, not modern identity politics. It appears that merit, role, and realism are emphasized more than diversity checklists or forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

While it portrays criticisms of authority and government, the film largely centers around a country's fight for justice, not reinterpreting or undermining traditional culture, religion, or gender roles. Masculinity and faith are not pathologized.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There is a focus on anti-authoritarian sentiment, but that's rooted in the historical context. Most perspectives are treated with some nuance, and dissent isn’t reduced to cartoonish villainy. There’s not much ideological lecturing by today’s standards.

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