The Unbearable Lightness of Being
February 5, 1988·2h 51min·Rated R
DramaRomance
Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.
Director:Philip KaufmanCast:Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint,
Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet invasion occurs, all three flee to Switzerland. Sabina begins an affair, Tom continues womanizing, and Tereza, disgusted, returns to Czechoslovakia. Realizing his mistake, Tomas decides to chase after her.
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Original Title
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Status
Released
Release Date
02/05/1988
Original Language
English
Production Country
United States
Budget
$17,000,000.00
Revenue
$10,000,000.00
