Once
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Once (2007)

15
19/10/2007 (GB)
Drama, Music, Romance
1h 25m

How often do you find the right person?

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.

  • John CarneyDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $160,000

  • Revenue

    $20,710,513

Keywords

  • rock 'n' roll
  • lovesickness
  • love of one's life
  • composer
  • pop
  • music instrument
  • lovers
  • dublin, ireland
  • recording studio
  • pianist
  • ireland
  • music store
  • street musician
  • busker
  • songwriting
  • recording session
  • street singer
  • busking
  • irish

Top Billed Cast

Glen Hansard

Glen Hansard

Guy

Markéta Irglová

Markéta Irglová

Girl

Hugh Walsh

Timmy Drummer

Gerard Hendrick

Lead Guitarist

Alaistair Foley

Bassist

Geoff Minogue

Geoff Minogue

Eamon

Bill Hodnett

Guy's Dad

Danuse Ktrestova

Girl's Mother

Darren Healy

Darren Healy

Heroin Addict

Mal Whyte

Mal Whyte

Bill

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