The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988·Movie
·2h 51min·
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A lovers’ story.
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.
Romantic DramaHistorical SettingCharacter-DrivenPolitical IntrigueComplex RelationshipsExistential ThemesEmotional DepthThought-Provoking
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Directed by:
Philip Kaufman, Simon Brook, Charles Paviot
Written by:
Philip Kaufman, Jean-Claude Carrière, Milan Kundera
Produced by:
Bertil Ohlsson, Saul Zaentz, Paul Zaentz
Composed by:
Barbara McBane, Chris Newman, David Parker
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