Once
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2007
1h 25m
R
English
Drama, Music, Romance
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Once
R
Movie
2007
1h 25m
English
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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94
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Cast
Guy
Girl
Timmy Drummer
Lead Guitarist
Bassist
Eamon
Guy's Dad
Girl's Mother
Heroin Addict
Bill
Ex Girlfriend
Bob
Bank Manager
Directed By: John Carney
Written By: John Carney (Screenplay)
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AdamMorgan
/10 6 years ago
This was one of the most unique movies that I have seen in a long time. "Once" isn't so much a movie as it is a snapshot of two people's lives over the course of a few days. The movie begins with a man playing guitar on the streets of Dublin for money. He is approached by a foreign g More
CatyAlexandre
/10 10 years ago
I was supposed to see this before I went to see Begin Again but I didn't had the time. I heard a lot of people saying that this film was great but I for no special reason I had not seen it before.
One of the most beautiful and honest films I have ever seen! I was completely overwhelmed with the More
One of the most beautiful and honest films I have ever seen! I was completely overwhelmed with the More
lumaestri
/10 3 years ago
I just cannot see the hype about this one.
Generally, I consider a good screen love story if you can "fall in love" alongside the characters, understand their mutual need, getting caught on in their chemistry, affinity of minds or soul. It goes for any relationship really: friendships, fami More
Generally, I consider a good screen love story if you can "fall in love" alongside the characters, understand their mutual need, getting caught on in their chemistry, affinity of minds or soul. It goes for any relationship really: friendships, fami More
sykobanana
4 years ago
Perfection and I fell slowly in love with this film.
Challenge: Make an Indy hit with a tiny budget; "no name" actors in there; and use actors with no or limited acting experience. Have the plot be basic (Guy meets Girl early on), but realistic. Keep the characters relatable and add humour. More
Challenge: Make an Indy hit with a tiny budget; "no name" actors in there; and use actors with no or limited acting experience. Have the plot be basic (Guy meets Girl early on), but realistic. Keep the characters relatable and add humour. More
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