The Unbearable Lightness of Being

2h 51m 1988 Drama, Romance United States of America

Budget: $17,000,000 Revenue: $10,000,000

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.

Director

Philip Kaufman

Writer

Jean-Claude Carrière, Philip Kaufman

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