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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

1988•2h 51m•6.8/10
  • Drama
  • Romance

“A lovers’ story.”

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.

Top Cast

  • 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

Details

Director
Philip Kaufman
Budget
$17,000,000
Revenue
$10,000,000
Country
United States of America
Language
Czech, English
Status
Released

Where to Watch

Streaming availability in the US.

Not currently listed for US streaming.

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