Kolya is a Czech drama-comedy film released in 1996. The movie tells the story of Louka, a Czech cellist who is forced to marry a Russian woman named Nadezhda to obtain Czech citizenship. However, their marriage soon falls apart, and Nadezhda wants to leave Czech Republic, but she has a son named Kolya who cannot leave the country without her.
To try and convince Nadezhda to stay, the Czech authorities grant her custody of Kolya, leaving Louka to take care of the boy. At first, Louka resents this arrangement as he sees Kolya as a burden and an interference, but over time, he begins to bond with the kid and gains a newfound appreciation for fatherhood.
Throughout the film, Louka and Kolya learn to communicate through a language barrier, and they both grow and learn from each other. Kolya, in particular, teaches Louka about the beauty and simplicity of life, while Louka teaches Kolya about music and the importance of following one's dreams.
Kolya was a critical and commercial success upon its release, winning an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and earning a nomination for Best Original Screenplay. The film is widely regarded as a classic of Czech cinema and a heartwarming story of an unlikely bond between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds.