This simple tale of two struggling musicians, played by Glen Hansard of the Irish band The Frames and Markéta Irglová, who meet on the streets of Dublin, collaborate, and fall in love, has been charming audiences since its premiere at Sundance—where it won the World Cinema Audience Award. Rated R. 85 min. (Fox Searchlight)
- 2008 Spirit Award Nominations/Best Foreign Film (Award given to the Director): John Carney (Ireland)
- National Board of Review/(One of) Top Ten Independent Films
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Nominations/Best Song: "Falling Slowly"
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