Once We Were Us
2025 · 115 min · Director: Kim Do-young, Kim Do-young
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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.
Emotional fingerprint
Once We Were Us (2025) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Melancholy 30%, Love 25%, Nostalgia 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Melancholy30%
- Love25%
- Nostalgia20%
- Sadness15%
- Hope10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Melancholy, Love, Nostalgia. Genres: Drama, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Melancholy, Love and Nostalgia. Its IMDb rating of 7.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 68/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Love
- Nostalgia
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Nostalgia
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Love | Nostalgia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Nostalgia | 28 % | 5 % | 5 % | 15 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Humor | 34 % | 6 % | 15 % | 19 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Humor | 41 % | 10 % | 29 % | 23 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Love | 49 % | 13 % | 35 % | 19 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Humor | 53 % | 19 % | 33 % | 13 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Sadness | 53 % | 26 % | 34 % | 9 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Humor | 54 % | 21 % | 43 % | 9 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Love | 59 % | 15 % | 51 % | 13 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Love | 64 % | 23 % | 51 % | 19 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Sadness | 64 % | 30 % | 49 % | 21 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Love | 63 % | 29 % | 51 % | 15 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Love | 59 % | 30 % | 45 % | 11 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Love | 57 % | 38 % | 34 % | 13 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Sadness | 64 % | 51 % | 28 % | 18 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Sadness | 69 % | 59 % | 24 % | 23 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Tension | 75 % | 63 % | 29 % | 31 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Sadness | 80 % | 71 % | 40 % | 54 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 101′ | Sadness | 81 % | 76 % | 49 % | 69 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Sadness | 85 % | 80 % | 57 % | 73 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 112′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Park Seung-chan
Gyeong-seok
Yun-jin
College Senior
Bus Driver
Cabin Crew
Woman
Game
Interviewer
Student
Owner of old restaurant
Game company employee
Details
- Directed by
- Kim Do-young, Kim Do-young
- Written by
- Yeum Moon-kyoung, Kim Ha-na, Yeum Moon-kyoung
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2025
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Country
- South Korea
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Melancholy
- Data updated
Where to watch
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Data: JustWatch
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