Film·1988·R·2h 51m

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

DramaRomance

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.

Directed by Philip Kaufman

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Cast

12 credited

Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-LewisTomas
Juliette Binoche
Juliette BinocheTereza
Lena Olin
Lena OlinSabina
Derek de Lint
Derek de LintFranz
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan SkarsgårdThe Engineer
Erland Josephson
Erland JosephsonThe Ambassador
Pavel Landovský
Pavel LandovskýPavel
Donald Moffat
Donald MoffatChief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski
Daniel OlbrychskiInterior Ministry Official
Tomasz Borkowy
Tomasz BorkowyJiri
Bruce Myers
Bruce MyersCzech Editor
Pavel Slabý
Pavel SlabýPavel's Nephew

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