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Once

Once

How often do you find the right person?

20077.41h 25m

Overview

A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.

Directed by John Carney
Written by John Carney
Produced by Martina Niland
Box OfficeBudget: $160KRevenue: $20.7M

Top Cast

Glen Hansard

Glen Hansard

Guy

Markéta Irglová

Markéta Irglová

Girl

H

Hugh Walsh

Timmy Drummer

G

Gerard Hendrick

Lead Guitarist

A

Alaistair Foley

Bassist

Geoff Minogue

Geoff Minogue

Eamon

B

Bill Hodnett

Guy's Dad

D

Danuse Ktrestova

Girl's Mother

Darren Healy

Darren Healy

Heroin Addict

Mal Whyte

Mal Whyte

Bill

Themes & Keywords

rock 'n' rolllovesicknesslove of one's lifecomposerpopmusic instrumentloversdublin, irelandrecording studiopianistirelandmusic storestreet musiciansongwritingbuskerrecording sessionstreet singerbuskingirish

About Once

Once is a drama, music, romance film released in 2007 exploring themes of rock 'n' roll, lovesickness, love of one's life, composer, pop, music instrument. Directed by John Carney, it stars Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh. A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.

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