The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988-02-05
6.9 Rating

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for...

Synopsis

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.

Genres

Rating
6.9
Release Date 1988-02-05
Runtime 2h 51m
Status Released

Information

Original Title The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Original Language en
Budget $17,000,000
Revenue $10,000,000