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78% Critic Match
Once We Were Us
“When the love shines us the the most.”
7.8 / 10• 2025• 1h 55m•NR• Korean
RomanceDrama
Storyline
Seoul, 2008. On a bus heading to their hometown, fate brings Eun-ho and Jeong-won together, sparking an unlikely friendship. While battling a bustling and weary city life, they find themselves sharing lofty dreams and a love that comes to feel extraordinary. But, eventually, the harsh realities of life lead them to part ways. Over a decade after the separation, the two unexpectedly reunite on a flight back to Korea, where they reflect on their lost time.
Cast & Crew
Koo Kyo-hwan
Eun-ho
Lead
Mun Ka-young
Jeong-won
Shin Jung-keun
Eun-ho's Father
Lee Sang-yeob
Min-jae
Kim Seo-won
Park Seung-chan
Lim Jae-hyeok
Gyeong-seok
Kim So-yul
Yun-jin
Kang Mal-geum
Eun-ho's Mother
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kim Do-young's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Once We Were Us is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
