Once
2007 · 1h 25m · Drama, Music, Romance · Ireland, United States of America · Rated R (US)
How often do you find the right person?
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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John Carney7.4Smart score
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