Basic Info
Release: February 05, 1988
Runtime: 171 min
Rating: ⭐ 6.9/10 (485 votes)
Status: Released
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988
171 min
⭐ 6.9/10
485 votes
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.
Genres
Drama
Romance
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis
Tomas
Juliette Binoche
Tereza
Lena Olin
Sabina
Derek de Lint
Franz
Stellan Skarsgård
The Engineer
Erland Josephson
The Ambassador
Pavel Landovský
Pavel
Donald Moffat
Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski
Interior Ministry Official
Tomasz Borkowy
Jiri
Bruce Myers
Czech Editor
Pavel Slabý
Pavel's Nephew
Crew
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Philip Kaufman
Director
Philip Kaufman
Screenplay
Bertil Ohlsson
Executive Producer
Saul Zaentz
Producer
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