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Once
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Once

2007-03-23 · 85 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Music · Romance

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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Directors
John Carney
Production companies
Samson Films, Summit Entertainment, RTÉ, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Countries
Ireland, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 160,000
Revenue
USD 20,710,513

Top Cast

Glen HansardGlen HansardGuy
Markéta IrglováMarkéta IrglováGirl
Hugh WalshTimmy Drummer
Gerard HendrickLead Guitarist
Alaistair FoleyBassist
Geoff MinogueGeoff MinogueEamon
Bill HodnettGuy's Dad
Danuse KtrestovaGirl's Mother
Darren HealyDarren HealyHeroin Addict
Mal WhyteMal WhyteBill
Marcella PlunkettMarcella PlunkettEx Girlfriend
Niall ClearyBob
Wiltold OwskiMan Watching TV
Krzysztos TlotkaMan Watching TV
Tomek GlowackiMan Watching TV
Attila KouvacsMan Watching TV
Sean MillerBank Manager
Pat McGrathDrunk
PraghosaHari Krishna
Kate HaughBaby

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