The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

A lovers’ story.

1988171 minPhilip KaufmanDramaRomance

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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.

Cast & Crew

Philip Kaufman

Philip Kaufman

Director

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Tomas

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

Tereza

Lena Olin

Lena Olin

Sabina

Derek de Lint

Derek de Lint

Franz

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

The Engineer

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

The Ambassador

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