The Unbearable Lightness of Being
A lovers' story
Genres
DramaRomance
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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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Budget
$17000000
Revenue
$10000000
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Runtime
171 mins
Rating
6.933/10
Release Date
05 February 1988
Country
United States of America