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Wartime events from a child's perspective were a popular theme during the previous regime - here it is a twelve-year-old village boy who experiences dangerous situations with retreating Nazi troops in picturesque South Bohemia... Any attempt to achieve a more believable depiction is destroyed by the staging's grandeur, and in the end the result is an awkward piece, suitable at most for celebrating the relevant national holidays. A longer copy with a tragic ending is stored in the NFA. Milda is shot unnoticed by an SS major.
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Plot Summary
A young veterinary student, Hana, dreams of a different life away from her small town and her ambitious mother. When a seemingly chance encounter with a charming young man leads her to a prestigious veterinary clinic in Prague, she seizes the opportunity. However, she soon discovers that the world of high society and her new-found love are not what they appear to be, forcing her to confront the realities of her choices.
Critical Reception
This lighthearted comedy from Czechoslovakia was a popular film in its time, often appreciated for its gentle humor and relatable characters. It is typically viewed as a charming, if somewhat simple, romantic comedy aimed at a broad audience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming lead performances.
Noted for its lighthearted and humorous approach to everyday life.
Seen as a quintessential example of Czechoslovakian romantic comedies of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers often recalling it fondly as a nostalgic and pleasant film with enjoyable humor and character interactions.
Fun Fact
The film's star, Dagmar Patrasová, was a popular singer and actress in Czechoslovakia, and this role contributed to her rising fame in the late 1970s.
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