The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Release Date: 1988-02-05

Runtime: 171

Languages: English

Rating: 6.9

Votes: 469

Genres: Drama | Romance

Director: Philip Kaufman

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...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.Read More

Production Companies:

The Saul Zaentz Company

Orion Pictures