Once Again 2024
"I want a second chance!"
In *Once Again (2024)*, director Shin Seung-hoon crafts a heartfelt fantasy-drama that blends humor and nostalgia with a dash of second-chance magic. The film follows Woo-seok, a 40-something stuntman whose dreams of acting were dashed by a life-altering scar.
Director: Shin Seung-hoon
Cast
Cho Byeong-kyu
Jeon Woo-seok
Han Eun-su
Im Ji-min
Koo Jun-hoe
Noh Bong-gyun
Choi Hui-seung
Park Ji-seong
Park Cheol-min
The Monk
Lee Mi-do
Woo-seok's Mother
Kim Da-hyun
Jeon Woo-seok
Kim Hyung-suk
Lee Seok-min
Kim Nu-ri
Hee-won
Kim Kyeol
Woo-seok's Father
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Again (2024) about?
Once Again (2024) follows a stuntman who, desperate to undo his past misfortunes, gets hurled back to his high school days in 1997. There, he must navigate teenage life while trying to rewrite his future—before the chance slips away for good.
Who directed Once Again?
Once Again is directed by Shin Seung-hoon, known for blending emotional depth with genre-bending storytelling in his previous works.
Who stars in Once Again?
The film stars Cho Byeong-kyu as the lead, alongside Han Eun-su, Koo Jun-hoe, Choi Hui-seung, and Park Cheol-min in key supporting roles.
Is Once Again (2024) worth watching?
With its blend of fantasy, drama, and comedy, *Once Again* offers a refreshing take on time-travel themes. While it doesn't rely on high-octane action, its emotional core and clever premise make it a compelling watch for fans of heartfelt, nostalgic stories.
How long is Once Again?
Once Again runs for 104 minutes.
About Once Again (2024) — A Stuntman's Wild Ride Through Time to Fix His Mistakes
In *Once Again (2024)*, director Shin Seung-hoon crafts a heartfelt fantasy-drama that blends humor and nostalgia with a dash of second-chance magic. The film follows Woo-seok, a 40-something stuntman whose dreams of acting were dashed by a life-altering scar. Desperate for a do-over, he stumbles upon five mysterious talismans from a mysterious monk—only for fate to twist his wish into reality. A sudden car accident catapults him back to his high school days in 1997, where he must navigate the chaos of teenage life while wrestling with the ghosts of his past: a strained relationship with his father, the weight of fatherhood, and the fragile dreams of a younger self. With time running thin and the line between past and present blurring, Woo-seok races to rewrite history before his second chance slips away forever.
Shin Seung-hoon's direction infuses the story with a warm, bittersweet tone, balancing laugh-out-loud comedy with poignant reflections on regret and redemption. Cho Byeong-kyu delivers a standout performance as Woo-seok, navigating the physical and emotional gymnastics of jumping between eras with surprising depth. Backed by a stellar supporting cast like Han Eun-su and Koo Jun-hoe, *Once Again* is a genre-blending treat that feels both timeless and urgently alive.
