The Unbearable Lightness of Being
6.9
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1988-02-05
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Drama
Romance
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.
Featured Crew
| Philip Kaufman | Screenplay |
| Jean-Claude Carrière | Screenplay |
| Philip Kaufman | Director |
| Pierre Guffroy | Production Design |
| Paul Zaentz | Associate Producer |
| Pierre Guffroy | Costume Design |
| Mark Adler | Original Music Composer |
| Michael Magill | Editor |
| Vivien Hillgrove Gilliam | Editor |
| Walter Murch | Editor |
