The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988 · 171 min
Drama · Romance
★ 6.8not streaming
Trailer
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.
Crew
- Director Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay Jean-Claude Carrière
- Screenplay Philip Kaufman
- Director of Photography Sven Nykvist
Cast
Crew
- Director — Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay — Jean-Claude Carrière
- Screenplay — Philip Kaufman
- Director of Photography — Sven Nykvist
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