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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

(1988)
Release Date: February 5, 1988
Runtime: 2h 51m
Budget: $17,000,000
Revenue: $10,000,000
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
RomanceDrama

Overview

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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Top Cast

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

Production Companies

Orion Pictures
The Saul Zaentz Company