The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

6.9 | 1988-02-05 | 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 Director
Jean-Claude Carrière Screenplay
Philip Kaufman Screenplay
Mark Adler Original Music Composer
Bertil Ohlsson Executive Producer
Paul Zaentz Associate Producer
Sven Nykvist Director of Photography
Vivien Hillgrove Gilliam Editor
Michael Magill Editor
Walter Murch Editor

Cast

Lena Olin
Lena Olin
Sabina
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
The Engineer
Erland Josephson
Erland Josephson
The Ambassador
Donald Moffat
Donald Moffat
Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski
Daniel Olbrychski
Interior Ministry Official

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