Once

Once

How often do you find the right person?

2007•1h 25m•7.4/10

DramaMusicRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.4/10(1K)

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.

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Production

Samson Films, Summit Entertainment, RTÉ, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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

Darren Healy

Darren Healy

Heroin Addict

Mal Whyte

Mal Whyte

Bill

Marcella Plunkett

Marcella Plunkett

Ex Girlfriend

Niall Cleary

Bob

Wiltold Owski

Man Watching TV

Krzysztos Tlotka

Man Watching TV

Tomek Glowacki

Man Watching TV

Attila Kouvacs

Man Watching TV

Sean Miller

Bank Manager

Pat McGrath

Drunk

Praghosa

Hari Krishna

Kate Haugh

Baby

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