The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Philip Kaufman
Writing:
- Philip Kaufman
- Jean-Claude Carrière
- Milan Kundera
Stars:
Release Date: 1988-02-05
6.9/10
6.9/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 171
- Budget: $17,000,000
- Revenue: $10,000,000
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Pavel
Sabina
Tomas
Tereza
Franz
The Engineer
The Ambassador
Chief Surgeon
Interior Ministry Official
Jiri
Czech Editor
Pavel's Nephew
Swiss Restaurant Manager
Swiss Photographer
Russian Interrogator
Boy in Bar
Bold Man in Bar
Tall Brunette
Swiss editor
Lecturer in Geneva
Cameraman filming the tanks in Prague
Man walking on street outside Sabina's flat (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
