This just confirms how nuts musicians are. Franta seducing virtually every woman he meets and the others fomenting revolution. They're all nuts. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Crazy is good. This is a wonderful movie and well, I don't know if the above mentioned behavior is really that unusual. Against the backdrop of the Czech Republic's move for democracy, a womanizing cellist in dire need of some money marries a woman to make a quick buck and ends up with her little five-year old. The musician is a very focused and serious guy when it comes to music; and women too; it doesn't seem likely that this confirmed bachelor will be much of a guardian. However he proves to have a deft hand with the kid and the relationship is wonderful to watch. The reunion with the mother at the end was tough luck for our musician friend but I suppose it was to be expected. Nevertheless, the moments that cement their friendship are great: the kid walking in on the guy and a young student who are about to get intimate, the kid kissing the musician, calling him Dad, asking him questions about trout and otters, taking the name of the Lord in vain. The relationship is really nice. Great movie.
