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DramaMusicRomance

Once

- How often do you find the right person?

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.

Release Date : 2007-03-23

Language :CzechEnglish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Samson FilmsSummit EntertainmentRTÉFís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Production Country : IrelandUnited States of America

Alternative Titles : Once

Cast

Glen Hansard

Character Name : Guy

Original Name : Glen Hansard

Gender : Male

Markéta Irglová

Character Name : Girl

Original Name : Markéta Irglová

Gender : Female

Hugh Walsh

Character Name : Timmy Drummer

Original Name : Hugh Walsh

Gender : Male

Gerard Hendrick

Character Name : Lead Guitarist

Original Name : Gerard Hendrick

Gender : Male

Alaistair Foley

Character Name : Bassist

Original Name : Alaistair Foley

Gender : Male

Geoff Minogue

Character Name : Eamon

Original Name : Geoff Minogue

Gender : Male

Bill Hodnett

Character Name : Guy's Dad

Original Name : Bill Hodnett

Gender : Male

Danuse Ktrestova

Character Name : Girl's Mother

Original Name : Danuse Ktrestova

Gender : Male

Darren Healy

Character Name : Heroin Addict

Original Name : Darren Healy

Gender : Male

Mal Whyte

Character Name : Bill

Original Name : Mal Whyte

Gender : Male

Marcella Plunkett

Character Name : Ex Girlfriend

Original Name : Marcella Plunkett

Gender : Female

Niall Cleary

Character Name : Bob

Original Name : Niall Cleary

Gender : Male

Wiltold Owski

Character Name : Man Watching TV

Original Name : Wiltold Owski

Gender : Male

Krzysztos Tlotka

Character Name : Man Watching TV

Original Name : Krzysztos Tlotka

Gender : Male

Tomek Glowacki

Character Name : Man Watching TV

Original Name : Tomek Glowacki

Gender : Male

Attila Kouvacs

Character Name : Man Watching TV

Original Name : Attila Kouvacs

Gender : Male

Sean Miller

Character Name : Bank Manager

Original Name : Sean Miller

Gender : Male

Pat McGrath

Character Name : Drunk

Original Name : Pat McGrath

Gender : Male

Praghosa

Character Name : Hari Krishna

Original Name : Praghosa

Gender : Male

Kate Haugh

Character Name : Baby

Original Name : Kate Haugh

Gender : Male

Senan Haugh

Character Name : Husband

Original Name : Senan Haugh

Gender : Male

Catherine Hansard

Character Name : Singer at Party

Original Name : Catherine Hansard

Gender : Male

Pete Short

Character Name : Singer at Party

Original Name : Pete Short

Gender : Male

Fergus O'Farrell

Character Name : Singer at Party

Original Name : Fergus O'Farrell

Gender : Male

Bob Hoban

Character Name : Shop Assistant Bogarts

Original Name : Bob Hoban

Gender : Male

Martina Akindojctimi

Character Name : Person on Stoop

Original Name : Martina Akindojctimi

Gender : Male

Ruslan Mannanu

Character Name : Person on Stoop

Original Name : Ruslan Mannanu

Gender : Male

Francis Usanga

Character Name : Person on Stoop

Original Name : Francis Usanga

Gender : Male

Prince Tylot Khumaho

Character Name : Person on Stoop

Original Name : Prince Tylot Khumaho

Gender : Male

Joe Adebe

Character Name : Person on Stoop

Original Name : Joe Adebe

Gender : Male

Bernard Gibsenen

Character Name : Shop Assistant

Original Name : Bernard Gibsenen

Gender : Male

Paul Clarke

Character Name : Shop Assistant

Original Name : Paul Clarke

Gender : Male

Maire Walsh

Character Name : Lady on Bus

Original Name : Maire Walsh

Gender : Male

Dave Cleary

Character Name : Host at Party

Original Name : Dave Cleary

Gender : Male

Keith Byrne

Character Name : Guy in Piano Shop

Original Name : Keith Byrne

Gender : Male

Reviews

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lmao7

@lmao7

2021-06-23

Not done with the 1st month of 2017 when I saw this but this is officially my first new fave movie to watch this year. It has been on my ‘films to watch’ list for like a while after watching **Sing Street** - another **John Carney** film. And i did like his other film **Begin Again **(love the song Lost Stars). All have similar themes…not just music, but the process of making music. **I love the simplicity of Once** - feels more raw and natural (than Sing Steet and Begin Again). And the songs are really beautiful. I have been listening to it everyday. My top 2 favorite scenes are: Falling Slowly (video above) at the music shop - instant connection through music! Doesn’t have to be a love story between the guy and the girl, just relate and connect for their love for making music. Second one would be the recording studio scene: When Your Mind’s Made Up. I love how the guy who’s ‘pressing the buttons’ was like meh just here to work with whatever wannabee band, and then when they start to play he’s like…what is this? this is actually good - support! And from there it’s just something magical for all of them, that you know these musicians are in their element and will remember it for the rest of their lives, doing something that they are all so passionate about. Everyone inside the studio - just very endearing characters. Well I love the whole film so all the scenes are great. My favorite emotional song, Lies. It’s so powerful and heartbreaking, I think most relateable scene as well. Just might replace Garden State as my background film to play when I am doing something else, just to hear it. A must see for musicians and just music lovers like me.

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sykobanana

@sykobanana

2021-06-23

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. Now make it a musical with at least 10 tracks. Oh and also, make sure an Oscar is won. THIS is just what this movie achieved and Im blown away by it. Hansard and Irglova are so believable in their roles, I didnt know they had such limited act experience. And the music they make together is glorious, heart felt and raw. This is the modern-day musical that people should watch. Not the over-rated Hamilton, or self indulgent La-La Land, or the tragedy that is Cats. This is just: love, music, people. And I love it (despite the tears it brings). (And reading up on this, I teared up again - There is a moment towards the end of the movie when Guy asks Girl whether she loves her husband. Girl responds, "No. I love you" (her response is unsubtitled), so Guy does not understand her). If you have a heart and love being moved by movies, watch this. WATCH THIS ASAP.