Doctor Zhivago (1965) is a historical romance set during the Russian Revolution and Civil War. The story follows Yuri Zhivago, a talented doctor and poet, who is caught between his love for Lara Antipova and his duty to his wife, Tonya, amidst the chaos of war.
As political turmoil engulfs Russia, Yuri and Lara find themselves drawn together despite their separate lives. Yuri is conscripted into the Red Army, separated from his family, and forced to endure the harsh realities of war. Meanwhile, Laraβs life is also in danger due to her connection to revolutionary leader Strelnikov.
After years of suffering and separation, Yuri and Lara reunite in the remote town of Varykino, where they briefly experience happiness before being forced apart once more. Yuri is left to struggle under Soviet rule, while Lara vanishes without a trace, leaving their love story unfinished.
Years later, Yuri, now a broken man, dies alone in Moscow. His half-brother, Yevgraf, searches for Lara and Yuriβs lost daughter, hoping to preserve their legacy. The film ends on a melancholic note, reflecting on love, fate, and the relentless passage of history.