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The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

Drama Romance

A lovers’ story.

Release Date: 1988, February 5
Directors: Philip Kaufman
Countries: United States of America
Production: The Saul Zaentz Company
Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Donald Moffat, Lena Olin, Charles Millot, Juliette Binoche, Daniel Day-Lewis, Anne Lonnberg, Daniel Olbrychski, Derek de Lint, Leon Lissek, Pavel Slabý, Erland Josephson

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.

Keywords:

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