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.
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Cast & Crew
Daniel Day-Lewis
Tomas
Juliette Binoche
Tereza
Lena Olin
Sabina
Derek de Lint
Franz
Stellan Skarsgård
The Engineer
Erland Josephson
The Ambassador
Pavel Landovský
Pavel
Donald Moffat
Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski
Interior Ministry Official
Tomasz Borkowy
Jiri
Bruce Myers
Czech Editor
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.