Movie poster for The Unbearable Lightness of Being
TMDb Rating
6.9/10

495 verified votes

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

DramaRomance
171 min

"A lovers’ story."

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Philip Kaufman

Top Cast

Daniel Day-LewisJuliette BinocheLena OlinDerek de LintStellan Skarsgård

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