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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

1988·2h 51m·R·Drama·Romance
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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.

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DirectorPhilip Kaufman
WriterJean-Claude Carrière
Release dateFebruary 5, 1988
Runtime2h 51m
Budget$17M
Box office$10M
LanguageCzech

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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,...

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The Unbearable Lightness of Being was directed by Philip Kaufman and released in 1988. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche and Lena Olin.

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