

The film is a heist comedy set in 1940s Korea, and stars Park Yong-woo and Lee Bo-young as a con artist and jazz singer who each plot to steal a valuable diamond from the Japanese authorities.

Lee Bo-young
Kanemura
Lead
Park Yong-woo
Kanemura

Kim Su-hyun
Yamada

Sung Dong-il
Nightclub owner

Kim Eung-soo
Chief of State

An Kil-kang
Jang-cheon

Jo Hee-bong
Hee-bong, the cook

Lim Hyung-jun
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jeong Yong-ki's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Once Upon a Time is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”