Banker Rudi Moebius and his counselor arrive in Wien for an arranged marriage which should solve their financial problems. Only they don't know, but Lucie Weidling is broken too, and in love with Gustl, a musician without the courage to elope.
Is it worth the time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s European rom-coms and don't mind a little bit of a slow burn, you’ll probably get a kick out of Once There Was a Waltz. It’s light, it’s airy, and it’s arguably the cinematic equivalent of a lukewarm cup of tea on a rainy Tuesday. If you’re looking for grit or som...
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"Is it worth the time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s European rom-coms and don't mind a little bit of a slow burn, you’ll probably get a kick out of Once There Was a Waltz. It’s light, it’s airy, and it’s arguably the cinematic equivalent of a lukewarm cup of tea on a rainy Tuesday. If you’re looking for grit or some kind of intense character study, move along—you’ll be bored to tears within twenty minutes. Billy Wilder’s fingerprints are all over this one, even if it feels a bit like he was..."
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