The film “1987: When the Day Comes” has won best picture at the 39^th Blue Dragon Awards, one of the most prestigious film awards in the nation.

The film is about the historic nationwide protests against the military-backed government which occurred in June 1987.

Actor Kim Yun-seok who plays Chief Park, a high-ranking police officer who tries to cover up a death of a student activist, also won best actor at the awards.

The film drew more than 7 million viewers at local theaters when it opened in December last year.