The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

A lovers’ story.

6.9 /10 501 votes
February 5, 1988 2h 51m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Philip Kaufman
Writers Jean-Claude Carrière, Philip Kaufman
Studio The Saul Zaentz Company
Rating 6.9/10
Language EN
Budget $17,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Tomas

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

Tereza

Lena Olin

Lena Olin

Sabina

Derek de Lint

Derek de Lint

Franz

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

The Engineer

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

The Ambassador

Pavel Landovský

Pavel Landovský

Pavel

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Chief Surgeon

Daniel Olbrychski

Daniel Olbrychski

Interior Ministry Official

Tomasz Borkowy

Tomasz Borkowy

Jiri

Bruce Myers

Bruce Myers

Czech Editor

Pavel Slabý

Pavel Slabý

Pavel's Nephew

Frequently Asked Questions

The Unbearable Lightness of Being was released on February 5, 1988.

The runtime of The Unbearable Lightness of Being is 2h 51m.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a Drama, Romance movie.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being was directed by Philip Kaufman.

The main cast of The Unbearable Lightness of Being includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is originally in English.