- Once
- Opened May 16, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 35 min.
R
language
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A vacuum repairman (Glen Hansard) moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant (Marketa Irglova), 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.Read More
- Cast: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerry Hendrick, Alastair Foley
- Director: John Carney
- Genres: Musical Drama, Musical, Slice of Life
Critic Reviews
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"Are you looking for a little film you can make your own....If you do, Once is about to come into your life and make it whole."
Los Angeles Times
- Kenneth Turan
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"...its heartfelt story draws viewers in, enhanced by naturalistic performances and, most of all, intensely affecting songs."
USA Today
- Claudia Puig
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"Winningly unpretentious tale uses a wispy romantic narrative as a vehicle for attractive original tunes."
Variety
- Dennis Harvey
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