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Once (2006) 7.9
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7.9/10 from 58,787 users
Metascore: 88/100
Reviews: 294 user | 204 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story. Director:John CarneyWriter:John Carney |
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Cast
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| Markéta Irglová | ... |
Girl
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Hugh Walsh | ... |
Timmy Drummer
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Gerard Hendrick | ... |
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Alaistair Foley | ... |
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Bill Hodnett | ... |
Guy's Dad
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Danuse Ktrestova | ... |
Girl's Mother
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Darren Healy | ... |
Heroin Addict
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Mal Whyte | ... | |
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Marcella Plunkett | ... |
Ex Girlfriend
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Niall Cleary | ... | |
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Wiltold Owski | ... | |
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Krzysztos Tlotka | ... | |
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Tomek Glowacki | ... | |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
An (unnamed) Guy is a Dublin guitarist/singer-songwriter who makes a living by fixing vacuum cleaners in his Dad's Hoover repair shop by day, and singing and playing for money on the Dublin streets by night. An (unnamed) Girl is a Czech who plays piano when she gets a chance, and does odd jobs by day and takes care of her mom and her daughter by night. Guy meets Girl, and they get to know each other as the Girl helps the Guy to put together a demo disc that he can take to London in hope of landing a music contract. During the same several day period, the Guy and the Girl work through their past loves, and reveal their budding love for one another, through their songs. Written by Charles Delacroix
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Country:
IrelandRelease Date:
23 March 2007 (Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
Apenas Uma Vez See more »Box Office
Budget:
€180,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$61,901 (USA) (18 May 2007)Gross:
$9,437,933 (USA) (14 December 2007)Company Credits
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Heroin Addict: Fuckin' deadly you are, man.
Guy: Don't fucking... don't fucking go near that case.
Heroin Addict: What? I'm just tying me laces, man.
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Written by Markéta Irglová
Performed by Markéta Irglová
Publishing courtesy of Toby Darling
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The story is partially autobiographical as John Carney lived in Dublin and maintained a long distance relationship with his girlfriend living in London See more »Goofs
When the Guy is in the Girl's apartment having dinner and the other tenants come in to watch TV, there is a moment when the chair where the Guy is sitting is visible with out him in it. In the next shot of the seat, he is back in the seat eating again. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Heroin Addict: Fuckin' deadly you are, man.
Guy: Don't fucking... don't fucking go near that case.
Heroin Addict: What? I'm just tying me laces, man.
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Soundtracks
"The Hill"Written by Markéta Irglová
Performed by Markéta Irglová
Publishing courtesy of Toby Darling
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Don't listen to the comments left on this page by idiots who don't get the film Once is a beautiful film, in my opinion the best Irish film ever but a great film overall. Made with an almost documentary realism on the streets of Dublin (this film shows how DV is not just a fad) this film is a modern day musical but the kind of musical where scangers eye up the camera, where musical numbers take place in dirty old music shops and flats. To me this film says something about Dublin , about immigration, about music but not in a worthy annoying "a Tigers tale" way. A masterpiece with great central performances and amazing music.