
Josée(2020)
Young-seok, who feels overwhelmed and lonely in what should be his glorious youth, meets a woman who introduces herself as Josée, and they share a once-in-a-lifetime romance.


“When the love shines us the the most.”
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.

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 Su-yeon
College Senior

Lee Jae-in
Bus Driver
Once We Were Us is a romance, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of remake, lovers reunited. Directed by Kim Do-young, it stars Koo Kyo-hwan, Mun Ka-young, Shin Jung-keun. 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.
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