Once (2007)
How often do you find the right person?
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Glen Hansard
as Guy
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Markéta Irglová
as Girl
- Hugh Walsh as Timmy Drummer
- Gerard Hendrick as Lead Guitarist
- Alaistair Foley as Bassist
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Geoff Minogue
as Eamon
- Bill Hodnett as Guy's Dad
- Danuse Ktrestova as Girl's Mother
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Darren Healy
as Heroin Addict
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Mal Whyte
as Bill
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Marcella Plunkett
as Ex Girlfriend
- Niall Cleary as Bob
- Wiltold Owski as Man Watching TV
- Krzysztos Tlotka as Man Watching TV
- Tomek Glowacki as Man Watching TV
- Attila Kouvacs as Man Watching TV
- Sean Miller as Bank Manager
- Pat McGrath as Drunk
Crew
-
John Carney
Director
- Tim Fleming Director of Photography
- Paul Mullen Editor
-
Glen Hansard
Original Music Composer
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Markéta Irglová
Original Music Composer
-
Martina Niland
Producer
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John Carney
Screenplay
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