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The Swell Season
Genres
DocumentaryMusic
Overview
In 2008, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova captivated audiences and earned two Academy Awards for their musical collaboration in the film Once. As their fictional romance blurred with reality, they fell in love, recorded an album, and embarked on a world tour.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
89 min
Release Date
2012-07-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
15
Vote Average
5.9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Glen Hansard
Himself
Markéta Irglová
Herself
Catherine Hansard
Herself
Rob Botchnik
Himself
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