# Kolya (1996)

> A self-involved Czech cellist is forced into unexpected fatherhood when a stranded Russian boy enters his life during the collapse of communist rule.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/629

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Jan Svěrák
- Cast: Zdeněk Svěrák, Andrei Khalimon, Libuše Šafránková, Ondřej Vetchý, Stella Zázvorková, Ladislav Smoljak, Irina Bezrukova, Silvia Šuvadová
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116790/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, tender, wistful, rainy day, quiet evening

## Synopsis

A reluctant bachelor finds unexpected joy and responsibility when a child enters his life, turning his world upside down.

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