The Unbearable Lightness of Being(1988)
“A lovers’ story.”
Overview
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.
Director
Philip Kaufman
Studio
The Saul Zaentz Company
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis
as Tomas
Juliette Binoche
as Tereza
Lena Olin
as Sabina
Derek de Lint
as Franz
Stellan Skarsgård
as The Engineer
Erland Josephson
as The Ambassador
Pavel Landovský
as Pavel
Donald Moffat
as Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski
as Interior Ministry Official
Tomasz Borkowy
as Jiri
Bruce Myers
as Czech Editor
Pavel Slabý
as Pavel's Nephew
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
2h 51m
Language
Czech
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
The Saul Zaentz Company
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What is The Unbearable Lightness of Being about?▼
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.
Who directed The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
The Unbearable Lightness of Being was directed by Philip Kaufman and released in 1988. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
The Unbearable Lightness of Being has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).
Who stars in The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
The cast of The Unbearable Lightness of Being includes Daniel Day-Lewis as Tomas, Juliette Binoche as Tereza, Lena Olin as Sabina, Derek de Lint as Franz, Stellan Skarsgård as The Engineer and more.
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