The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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.
Year 1988
Director Philip Kaufman
Crew Jean-Claude Carrière (Screenplay), Philip Kaufman (Director), Philip Kaufman (Screenplay), Bertil Ohlsson (Executive Producer), Vivien Hillgrove (Editor), Walter Murch (Editor)
Popularity 2
Language English
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