Želary (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2003, Želary is a drama and romance film directed by Ondřej Trojan, running about 150 minutes.

What it’s about. A nurse and her surgeon-lover are part of a resistance movement in 1940s Czechoslovakia. When they are discovered, her lover flees and she must find a place to hide. A patient whose life she saved, a man from a remote mountain village where time stopped 150 years ago, agrees to hide her as his wife.

Who’s in it. Želary stars Anna Geislerová as Eliška/Hana, György Cserhalmi as Joza, Jaroslava Adamová as Lucka and Miroslav Donutil as Priest, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Želary has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Želary page.

If you liked it. Fans of Želary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Želary (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Želary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Želary worth watching?
Želary holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Želary?
Želary stars Anna Geislerová, György Cserhalmi, Jaroslava Adamová, Miroslav Donutil and Jaroslav Dušek.
When was Želary released?
Želary was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.