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Once We Were Us

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Seoul, 2008. On a bus heading to their hometown, fate brings Eun-ho (KOO Kyo-hwan) and Jeong-won (MUN Ka-young) 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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John Lui The Straits Times (Singapore) Jan 22
4/5
The film delivers a smart dissection of love’s tragic irony, earning its tearjerker moments through emotionally grounded storytelling. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Kim Do-yeong

Director

Koo Kyo-hwan

Lee Eunho

Moon Ga-young

Jeongwon
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Synopsis Seoul, 2008. On a bus heading to their hometown, fate brings Eun-ho (KOO Kyo-hwan) and Jeong-won (MUN Ka-young) 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.
Director
Kim Do-yeong
Distributor
Showbox
Production Co
Showbox, Covernent Pictures
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 6, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 55m