Once vs The Anthem of the Heart
The Anthem of the Heart has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 7.4/10 for Once). Once is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 59m. Once is the older of the two (2007 against 2015). Both are drama, music, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once
The Anthem of the Heart| Once | The Anthem of the Heart | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance | Animation, Drama, Music, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | John Carney | Tatsuyuki Nagai |
| Main cast | Marcella Plunkett, Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick | Yoshimasa Hosoya, Hirofumi Nojima, Kengo Kawanishi, Makoto Furukawa, Koki Uchiyama |
Synopsis
Once
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.
The Anthem of the Heart
A young girl had her voice magically taken away so that she would never hurt people with it, but her outlook changes when she encounters music and friendship. Will Naruse be able to convey the anthem of her heart?
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