You ever listen to a song so beautiful and amazing that it just causes you to break down and cry?Once has a lot of those songs.
Directed by John Carney
Once
A gritty, acclaimed drama.
Drama
Music
Romance
2007
1h 25m
3.9(122k)via LetterboxdGlen Hansard + 4 more
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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6What people say
can't believe this is the first movie to be filmed on a nokia phone
Imagine meeting a guy and asking him to play a song he's written, and he plays bloody Falling Slowly.
Common questions
What is Once about?+
A vacuum repairman and a young immigrant form a deep musical bond while busking on the streets of Dublin.
Who directed Once?+
John Carney directed Once (2007), an Irish filmmaker recognized for his signature music-driven storytelling.
Has Once won any awards?+
Yes, it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Falling Slowly'.
