In both the film and the novel, Anna and Vronsky's fateful first encounter occurs at a bustling train station.

This is the central plot point of both the film and the novel. Anna's affair with Vronsky causes scandal and ultimately leads to her downfall.

As in the novel, Anna is married to Alexei Karenin, a high-ranking government official, in the film.

This scene mirrors a key event in the novel where Anna and Vronsky's public appearance together fuels gossip and ostracizes Anna from society.

Seeking escape from societal judgment, Anna and Vronsky journey to Italy together in both the film and the novel.

The birth of Anna and Vronsky's daughter, Annie, is a significant plot point in both the film and the novel.

Stiva Oblonsky's infidelity and its impact on his marriage to Dolly are key subplots in both the film and the novel.

The character of Levin, a landowner with a deep connection to the Russian countryside, is faithfully depicted in the film.

Levin's courtship of and eventual marriage to Kitty are central to his character arc in both the film and the novel.

Anna's tragic suicide by throwing herself under a train is the climax of both the film and the novel.

While the film captures some of the beauty of the Russian countryside, it doesn't fully explore the contrast between rural life and urban life that is emphasized in the novel.

The film effectively conveys Anna's emotional struggles and the psychological impact of her choices.

While the film portrays Vronsky's passionate love for Anna, it doesn't fully explore the complexities and contradictions of his character as depicted in the novel.

The film effectively captures the atmosphere and social dynamics of 19th century Russian aristocracy.

The film's costume and set design accurately reflect the fashion and aesthetics of the era.

The film portrays the social customs and etiquette of 19th century Russian high society with reasonable accuracy.