Once We Were Us
Dec 31, 2025 · 1h 55m
Director
Kim Do-youngOverview
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.
Cast of Once We Were Us
Koo Kyo-hwanEun-ho
Mun Ka-youngJeong-won
Shin Jung-keunEun-ho's Father
Lee Sang-yeobMin-jae
Kim Seo-wonPark Seung-chan
Lim Jae-hyeokGyeong-seok
Kim So-yulYun-jin
Kang Mal-geumEun-ho's Mother
Ji SuyeonCollege Senior
Lee Jae-inBus Driver
Yeo Eun-chaeCabin Crew
Kim Keum-soonMin-jae's Mother
Yang Eui-jinWoman- Ji SuyeonNext door
Song Chi-hoonGame
Jang Ji-yongDoctor
Song Chang-gyuInterviewer
Seo Soo-chanStudent
Maeng Joo-oneOwner of old restaurant
Heo Jung-hoeGame company employee
Baek Seung-wooGas station manager
Crew of Once We Were Us
Kim Do-youngDirector, Adaptation
Yeum Moon-kyoungWriter- Justin ChoiProducer
- Lee Young-hanProducer
- Song Yong-unProducer, Line Producer
- Lee Jung-sukExecutive Producer
- Jay KimOriginal Music Composer
- Shin Tae-hoDirector of Photography
- Lee Kang-heeEditor
- Eun Hee-sangProduction Design
- Lee Jin-ahCostume Design
Yuan YuanOriginal Film Writer
Ho Shing-mingOriginal Film Writer
Yu PanOriginal Film Writer- Wei AnOriginal Film Writer
René LiuOriginal Film Writer, Short Story- Choi Min-hoVFX Supervisor
- Park Dae-hunSpecial Effects Supervisor
- Son Eun-kyungMakeup & Hair
- Go Eun-haSound Supervisor
About Once We Were Us
What is Once We Were Us about?
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…
When was Once We Were Us released?
Once We Were Us was released on December 31, 2025.
Where can I watch Once We Were Us?
Once We Were Us is streaming on Rakuten Viki in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Once We Were Us?
Once We Were Us runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who directed Once We Were Us?
Once We Were Us was directed by Kim Do-young.
Who is in the cast of Once We Were Us?
The cast of Once We Were Us includes Koo Kyo-hwan (Eun-ho), Mun Ka-young (Jeong-won), Shin Jung-keun (Eun-ho's Father), Lee Sang-yeob (Min-jae) and Kim Seo-won (Park Seung-chan).
Is Once We Were Us on Netflix?
No, Once We Were Us is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Rakuten Viki instead.