The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

Romance

Duration:

171 minutes

Year:

1988

Director:

Philip Kaufman

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Company:

The Saul Zaentz Company

Budget:

$17,000,000

Revenue:

$10,000,000

Cast:

Tomas

Tereza

Sabina

Franz

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