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Once We Were Us
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Once We Were Us

2025-12-31 · 115 min · ★ 7.7

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.

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Production details

Directors
Kim Do-young
Production companies
Covenant Pictures
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Koo Kyo-hwanKoo Kyo-hwanEun-ho
Mun Ka-youngMun Ka-youngJeong-won
Shin Jung-keunShin Jung-keunEun-ho's Father
Lee Sang-yeobLee Sang-yeobMin-jae
Kim Seo-wonKim Seo-wonPark Seung-chan
Lim Jae-hyeokLim Jae-hyeokGyeong-seok
Kim So-yulKim So-yulYun-jin
Kang Mal-geumKang Mal-geumEun-ho's Mother
Ji SuyeonJi SuyeonCollege Senior
Lee Jae-inLee Jae-inBus Driver
Yeo Eun-chaeYeo Eun-chaeCabin Crew
Kim Keum-soonKim Keum-soonMin-jae's Mother
Yang Eui-jinYang Eui-jinWoman
Ji SuyeonJi SuyeonNext door
Song Chi-hoonSong Chi-hoonGame
Jang Ji-yongJang Ji-yongDoctor
Song Chang-gyuSong Chang-gyuInterviewer
Seo Soo-chanSeo Soo-chanStudent
Maeng Joo-oneMaeng Joo-oneOwner of old restaurant
Heo Jung-hoeGame company employee

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