THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING (1988)

The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being
A lovers’ story.
Drama, Romance
February 5, 1988
English
2h 51m
United States
The Saul Zaentz Company
$17,000,000

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.