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Once We Were Us

Once We Were Us

When the love shines us the the most.

20257.21h 55m

Overview

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 Yuan Yuan, Shing-Ming Ho, Yu Pan
Produced by Justin Choi, Lee Young-han, Song Yong-un
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Top Cast

Koo Kyo-hwan

Koo Kyo-hwan

Eun-ho

Mun Ka-young

Mun Ka-young

Jeong-won

Shin Jung-keun

Shin Jung-keun

Eun-ho's Father

Lee Sang-yeob

Lee Sang-yeob

Min-jae

Kim Seo-won

Kim Seo-won

Park Seung-chan

Lim Jae-hyeok

Lim Jae-hyeok

Gyeong-seok

Kim So-yul

Kim So-yul

Yun-jin

Kang Mal-geum

Kang Mal-geum

Eun-ho's Mother

Ji Su-yeon

Ji Su-yeon

College Senior

Lee Jae-in

Lee Jae-in

Bus Driver

Themes & Keywords

remakelovers reunited

About Once We Were Us

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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