Once (2007)
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.
Director: John Carney
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 23, 2007
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
Screenplay
- John Carney (Screenplay)
Music: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová
Cinematography: Tim Fleming
Editing: Paul Mullen
Production: Samson Films, Summit Entertainment, RTÉ, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Country: Ireland, United States of America
Language: Český, English
Budget: $160,000
Box Office: $21M
Original Language: en
Themes
Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream, Classical Music and Art, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos
Keywords
rock 'n' roll, lovesickness, love of one's life, composer, pop, music instrument, lovers, dublin, ireland, recording studio, pianist, ireland, music store, street musician, busker, songwriting
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once about?
- 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.
- Who directed Once?
- Once was directed by John Carney.
- Who stars in Once?
- Once stars Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick, Alaistair Foley, Geoff Minogue.
- How long is Once?
- Once has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Once?
- Once is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Once?
- Once had a budget of $160,000.
- How much did Once gross?
- Once grossed $21M worldwide.
- Where was Once produced?
- Once was produced in Ireland, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Once?
- The themes of Once include: Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream, Classical Music and Art, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos.