Once
A struggling Dublin street musician teams up with an enchanting Czech flower‑seller turned pianist, and together they must navigate past heartbreaks and family expectations to turn a fleeting encounter into a lasting duet.
“How often do you find the right person?”
Synopsis
A vacuum repairman works nights as a street musician, dreaming of a bigger break. One day, a Czech immigrant who sells flowers for a living approaches him, revealing that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The two decide to collaborate, and the songs they create together tell the story of their growing relationship.
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Edited by Paul MullenShot by Tim FlemingScored by Glen HansardDesigned by Tamara Conboy
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2007 · Box office
Produced on a $160K budget
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$160K
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