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The Unbearable Lightness of Being(1988)

A lovers’ story.
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ReleasedDrama,Romance2h 51m

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.

Budget:

$ 17M

Directed by:

Philip Kaufman

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis thumbnail

Daniel Day-Lewis

Tomas

Juliette Binoche thumbnail

Juliette Binoche

Tereza

Lena Olin thumbnail

Lena Olin

Sabina

Derek de Lint thumbnail

Derek de Lint

Franz

Stellan Skarsgård thumbnail

Stellan Skarsgård

The Engineer

Erland Josephson thumbnail

Erland Josephson

The Ambassador

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