
Doctor Zhivago
- TV-14
- 2002
- 1 Season
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7.4 (4,937)
Dr. Zhivago is a timeless and classic piece. It details the turbulent history of Russia. The plight of the people and the suffering is brought to light through scenes of fighting, suffering and subjugation. There is a tremendous focus on survival as the life of the characters and of the country moves on. In brief, the story is set against the background of WW I and the Russian Revolution. Yuri Zhivago is a young doctor and poet who cannot escape his feelings for Lara, who is married to a political extremist. They find each other only to be apart again. They have countless challenges to their love, yet it prevails. The attraction is beyond physical and beyond good sense.