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Once We Were Us

2025·Movie
1h 55min·NR
74
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A , romance movie: , but never childish, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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When the love shines us the the most.

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.
Nostalgic RomanceBittersweet ReunionSeoul Life DramaEmotional MelancholyTime-Spanning Love StoryPoignant Character StudySoothing AtmosphereReflective NarrativeModern Korean Cinema

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Where can I stream Once We Were Us?

In the United States, Once We Were Us streams on Rakuten Viki. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Once We Were Us worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Once We Were Us okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Once We Were Us good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Once We Were Us plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Once We Were Us in English?

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No, it was made in Korean, with some English.