Kolya (1996)

In the heart of Soviet-occupied Czechoslovakia, Franta Louka, a seasoned concert cellist and charming bachelor, finds himself dancing on the edges of survival. After losing his prestigious position in the state orchestra, Louka is reduced to a somber lifestyle, playing melancholic tunes at funerals and adorning tombstones with intricate paintings. Yet, his artistic endeavors barely help him scrape by, forcing him to confront a mounting debt, looming like a sinister crescendo. Louka's life takes an unexpected turn when his friend, the grizzled grave-digger Mr. Broz, presents him with an unconventional plot to amass wealth. This grand scheme involves Louka marrying a Russian woman in need of her Czech papers—a plan he reluctantly embraces. But the symphony of life plays a discordant note when the woman exploits the marriage to flee to West Germany, to the arms of her lover, leaving behind her five-year-old son, Kolya. Grandmother's death soon forces Kolya to share a roof with his new stepfather, Louka. This unexpected twist sets off a whirlwind of events, transforming Louka's bachelor haven into an impromptu childhood playground. With a pint-sized roommate now part of his life, Louka's world shifts from a solo performance to an intricate duet. His life, once marked by solitude and struggle, is now punctuated by laughter, chaos, and the relentless rhythm of a child's innocent antics. Kolya thus weaves a poignant tale of unexpected companionship, striking a chord that reverberates with the profound nuances of life, love, and the beautiful music that arises from the most unpredictable of situations.

Kolya is a comedy movie featuring Andrei Chalimon.

It is possible to buy Kolya on Amazon Video and Apple TV.