
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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February 5, 1988
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Drama, Romance
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.
Featured Crew
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Philip Kaufman
Director
Philip Kaufman
Screenplay
Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis
Tomas

Juliette Binoche
Tereza

Lena Olin
Sabina

Derek de Lint
Franz

Stellan Skarsgård
The Engineer