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Rating
6.9/10 (479 votes)
Popularity7
Runtime2h 51m
Release DateFebruary 5, 1988
Budget$17,000,000
Revenue$10,000,000

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

A lovers’ story.

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.

Production

The Saul Zaentz Company(US)
Orion Pictures(US)

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Spoken Languages

English

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

ScreenplayJean-Claude Carrière
DirectorPhilip Kaufman
ScreenplayPhilip Kaufman
Director of PhotographySven Nykvist
ProducerSaul Zaentz

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