Once

Once is a UK movie which I watched on the recommendation of a friend. The story told of a guy (busker) who met a girl (immigrant from Czech Republic) on how they both fulfilled their music dreams.

The guy worked as a Hoover vacuum repairman at his father's shop. The girl was an odd job labourer who took up anything job offer to support her mother and young daughter. The guy had a tragic relationship whereby his girlfriend had an affair and they were separated. While the girl had a tragic marriage and was (also) separated from her husband.

They met while the guy was busking in the street. Their friendship sparked off a subtle romance of two very (very very) lonely persons, as well as their love and passion for music. The girl helped the guy fulfilled his dream of pursuing music as a career and assisted him in getting his music recorded as well as participating as a singer and performance in his music. They slowly fell in love with each other. But was too afraid to pursue this new unknown path.

The movie is kind of subtle with its storyline. I was anticipating for some happiness for both of the lead actor and actress but I was greatly disappointed. I wonder perhaps I was wearing my Hollywood tinted glasses while watching this movie. Can't quite blame me as my expectation was set a little high on foreign film which was highly recommended and it actually has won an Grammy award!

Nothing something I am likely to watch again. But the theme song "Falling Slowly" is a rather charming ballad.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 fairy clouds. Something to watch when you absolutely has nothing else to do at all.