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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 5, 1988

Runtime

2h 51m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

69%

Original Title

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Production Companies

The Saul Zaentz Company

Director

Philip Kaufman

Budget

$17,000,000

Revenue

$10,000,000

Description

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.