The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

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.

Released

1988-02-05

Genres

Drama, Romance

Runtime

171 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Philip Kaufman, Jean-Claude Carrière, Philip Kaufman

TMDB rating

6.8/10 from 545 votes