Once We Were Us (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2025, Once We Were Us is a romance and drama film directed by Kim Do-young, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Once We Were Us stars Koo Kyo-hwan as Eun-ho, Mun Ka-young as Jeong-won, Shin Jung-keun as Eun-ho's Father and Lee Sang-yeob as Min-jae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Once We Were Us has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once We Were Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once We Were Us tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once We Were Us (2025)?
- In US, Once We Were Us is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once We Were Us worth watching?
- Once We Were Us holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once We Were Us?
- Once We Were Us stars Koo Kyo-hwan, Mun Ka-young, Shin Jung-keun, Lee Sang-yeob and Kim Seo-won.
- When was Once We Were Us released?
- Once We Were Us was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.