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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

69.33 %|Feb 5, 1988|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