The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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.
Tomas
Tereza
Sabina
Franz
The Ambassador
Chief Surgeon
Interior Ministry Official
Czech Editor
Swiss Restaurant Manager
Swiss Photographer
Boy in Bar
Bald Man in Bar
Tall Brunette
Lecturer in Geneva
Man walking on street outside Sabina's flat
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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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Director: Philip Kaufman
Writer: Milan Kundera, Jean-Claude Carrière, Philip Kaufman
Production: N/A
Year: 1988
MetaScore: 73/100
ImdbRating: 7.3
BoxOffice: $10,006,806
Released: 05 Feb 1988
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 14 nominations total