The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

"A lovers’ story."

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.

Overview

Release Date
Feb 5, 1988
Original Title
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Runtime
171 minutes
Budget
$17,000,000
Revenue
$10,000,000
Language
en
Production Companies
The Saul Zaentz Company, Orion Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America