Once We Were Us vs Persecution
Persecution has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.3/10 for Once We Were Us). Persecution is the shorter watch at 1h 22m compared with 1h 55m. Persecution is the older of the two (1972 against 2025). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once We Were Us
Persecution| Once We Were Us | Persecution | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1972 |
| Length | 1h 55m | 1h 22m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | South Korea | – |
| Director | Kim Do-young | Atıf Yılmaz |
| Main cast | Koo Kyo-hwan, Shin Jung-keun, Kim Seo-won, Lee Sang-yeob, Lee Jae-in | Türkan Şoray, Murat Soydan, Muammer Gözalan, Nedret Güvenç, Kayhan Yıldızoğlu |
Synopsis
Once We Were Us
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…
Persecution
Ayla is a conservatory student. Through a coincidence, she meets Tarık, a famous composer. They fall in love and soon become engaged. On a trip abroad, Tarık experiences one of Ayla's biggest traumas. This disaster will affect the fate of the duo in a bad way.
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