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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Once We Were Us (2025)

When the love shines us the the most.

★ 7.8/10 December 31, 2025 115 min

DramaRomance

Director: Kim Do-young  ·  Writer: Yeum Moon-kyoung

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.

Where to watch

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Director

Kim Do-young Kim Do-young

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

User Reviews (1)

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out_ofoffice March 8, 2026

**bittersweet** the movie was highquality, the visuals, sounds, sets, and raw emotion contributed well towards the end. i think that there was a point where after a while i didn't really care..i just felt numb. unrealistically i did wish for a different ending.. maybe i just wanted an escape from reality-from what was bound to happen, but really seeing that come true was unexpected to say the least. this movie made me kick my feet in bed, laugh, cry, and ultimately bittersweet making it a movie with all i could wish for. ps: watch on a rainy day, u won't be able to hear ur tears