Once We Were Us (2025)
Story overview
Set in Seoul in 2008, this Korean romance-drama follows Eun-ho and Jeong-won, who meet by chance on a bus to their hometown and form an unlikely friendship. As they navigate the challenges of city life, they share dreams and develop a deep connection, but eventually part ways due to life's harsh realities. Over a decade later, they unexpectedly reunite on a flight back to Korea, reflecting on their past and lost time together.
Parent Guide
A thoughtful romance-drama about love, friendship, and the passage of time, with emotional depth but no explicit content. Suitable for mature pre-teens and teens who can appreciate character-driven narratives.
Content breakdown
No violence or physical peril depicted.
Some emotional scenes involving separation and regret might be mildly upsetting to sensitive viewers.
No offensive language expected in this Korean-language drama.
No sexual content or nudity; focuses on emotional relationships.
No depiction of substance use.
Contains emotional themes of love, loss, and reflection that may resonate deeply with viewers.
Parent tips
This film explores themes of love, friendship, and the passage of time, with emotional moments that may resonate with older children and teens. It contains no explicit content but deals with mature themes like separation and regret. Best suited for viewers who can appreciate character-driven stories and subtle emotional depth.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What did you think about Eun-ho and Jeong-won's friendship?
- How do you think they felt when they had to say goodbye?
- Why do you think Eun-ho and Jeong-won parted ways?
- What does this movie say about how people change over time?
- How might their reunion change their lives now?
- How does the film portray the tension between dreams and reality?
- What commentary does it make about modern relationships and timing?
- How does the Korean cultural context influence the characters' decisions?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.
