Once

7.4 2007 John Carney 1h 25m
Drama Music Romance
Once

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 stor

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

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Double Feature Pairings

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