Once We Were Us
만약에 우리
“When the love shines us the the most.”
Synopsis
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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Koo Kyo-hwan
Eun-ho
Mun Ka-young
Jeong-won
Shin Jung-keun
Eun-ho's Father
Lee Sang-yeob
Min-jae
Kim Seo-won
Park Seung-chan
Lim Jae-hyeok
Gyeong-seok
Kim So-yul
Yun-jin
Kang Mal-geum
Eun-ho's Mother
Ji Suyeon
College Senior
Lee Jae-in
Bus Driver
Yeo Eun-chae
Cabin Crew
Kim Keum-soon
Min-jae's Mother
Yang Eui-jin
Woman
Ji Suyeon
Next door
Song Chi-hoon
Game
Jang Ji-yong
Doctor
Song Chang-gyu
Interviewer
Seo Soo-chan
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
Korean Film Festival in Australia
Festival / Special Debut
January 23, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Do-young
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuan Yuan, Ho Shing-ming, Yu Pan, Wei An, René Liu, Yeum Moon-kyoung, Kim Do-young
- Original Score
- Jay Kim
- Original Title
- 만약에 우리
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Covenant Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Do-young
Yuan Yuan, Ho Shing-ming, Yu Pan, Wei An, René Liu, Yeum Moon-kyoung, Kim Do-young
Jay Kim
Shin Tae-ho
Lee Kang-hee
Lee Jung-suk, Justin Choi, Lee Young-han, Song Yong-un
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Do-young
Director
Lee Jin-ah
Costume Design
Lee Kang-hee
Editor
Eun Hee-sang
Production Design
Shin Tae-ho
Director of Photography
Justin Choi
Producer
Lee Young-han
Producer
Jay Kim
Original Music Composer
Song Yong-un
Producer
Yeum Moon-kyoung
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once We Were Us
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 flight back to Korea, where they reflect on their lost time.
Who directed Once We Were Us?
Once We Were Us was directed by Kim Do-young.
Who stars in Once We Were Us?
The principal cast of Once We Were Us includes Koo Kyo-hwan, Mun Ka-young, Shin Jung-keun, Lee Sang-yeob, Kim Seo-won.
When was Once We Were Us released and how long is it?
Once We Were Us was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Once We Were Us?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once We Were Us was composed by Jay Kim.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once We Were Us?
Once We Were Us holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).