The Unbearable Lightness of Being
“A lovers’ story.”
6.9
Rating
(491 votes)
2h 51m
Runtime
1988
Released
3
Popularity
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Release Date
1988-02-05
Languages
English
Budget
USD 17,000,000
Revenue
USD 10,000,000
Profit
-USD 7,000,000
Directors
Writers
Philip KaufmanScreenplay
Jean-Claude CarrièreScreenplay
