Once We Were Us

Once We Were Us

When the love shines us the the most.

NR 2025 · 115 min · ★ 7.8 · Romance, Drama

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.

Directed by Kim Do-young · Written by Yeum Moon-kyoung

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Koo Kyo-hwan Eun-ho
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
Ji Suyeon College Senior
Lee Jae-in Bus Driver
Yeo Eun-chae Cabin Crew
Kim Keum-soon Min-jae's Mother

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