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7.7
/10
5,885 Ratings

ONCE

Directed by John Carney
Ireland, 2007
Drama, Romance, Musical

Synopsis

A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician hoping for his big break. One day he meets a Czech immigrant, an aspiring singer-songwriter who earns a living selling flowers. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.

Synopsis

A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician hoping for his big break. One day he meets a Czech immigrant, an aspiring singer-songwriter who earns a living selling flowers. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.

Our take

What makes a musical? Is it the perfect choreography—or is it a matter of spirit? This little-movie-that-could, made in Ireland on a shoestring, quickly charmed the world while launching the career of writer-director John Carney (Begin Again). Get ready to fall in love with each and every song!