The Unbearable Lightness of Being (movie)

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (movie)

  • User score: 6.9
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Philip Kaufman
  • Production companies: The Saul Zaentz Company
  • Genre: Drama, Romance
  • Budget: $17,000,000
  • Revenue: $10,000,000
  • Release date: 2/5/1988
  • Run time: 171 min.

Movie description

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.

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Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Role(s): Tomas

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Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

Role(s): Tereza

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Lena Olin

Lena Olin

Role(s): Sabina

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Derek de Lint

Derek de Lint

Role(s): Franz

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Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Role(s): The Engineer

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