1988R· 171 min
Unbearable Lightness of Being, The
A lovers’ story.
Drama
6.9 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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.
Director: Philip Kaufman
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, Stellan Skarsgård
Tags
1960s1980s literature on screen20th century literature on screen29.03.064a classic!!adapted from:bookadulteryaffectionaloneness
