Once
“How often do you find the right person?”
2007•R•1h 25m•7.4•Released
DramaMusicRomance
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.
Director
John Carney
Writer
John Carney
Budget
$0M
Revenue
$21M
Languages
Czech, English
Studio
Samson Films
Cast
Glen Hansard
Guy
Markéta Irglová
Girl
Hugh Walsh
Timmy Drummer
Gerard Hendrick
Lead Guitarist
Alaistair Foley
Bassist
Geoff Minogue
Eamon
Bill Hodnett
Guy's Dad
Danuse Ktrestova
Girl's Mother
Darren Healy
Heroin Addict
Mal Whyte
Bill
Marcella Plunkett
Ex Girlfriend
Niall Cleary
Bob
Wiltold Owski
Man Watching TV
Krzysztos Tlotka
Man Watching TV
Tomek Glowacki
Man Watching TV
Production
Company
Samson Films
Company
Summit Entertainment
Company
RTÉ
Company
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Producer
Martina Niland
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