The Unbearable Lightness of Being

1988 "A lovers' story"
7.3| 2h51m| R| en| Drama, Romance
Storyline

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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The Saul Zaentz Company

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  • The Unbearable Lightness of Being Cast
Lena Olin as Sabina
Derek de Lint as Franz
Stellan Skarsgård as The Engineer
Erland Josephson as The Ambassador
Donald Moffat as Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski as Interior Ministry Official