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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

1988 • 2h51m Drama, Romance

Rating

6.9/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Philip Kaufman

Screenplay

Jean-Claude Carrière

Philip Kaufman

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis

Juliette Binoche

Lena Olin

Release date

2/5/1988

Status

Released

Budget

$17,000,000

Revenue

$10,000,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

499