The Unbearable Lightness of Being
A lovers’ story.
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, Stellan Skarsgård
Writer: Jean-Claude Carrière, Philip Kaufman, Milan Kundera
Release Date:
February 5, 1988
February 5, 1988
Ratings:
6.9 / 10
6.9 / 10
Director:
Philip Kaufman
Philip Kaufman
Companies:
The Saul Zaentz Company
The Saul Zaentz Company
Overview
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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