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The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

6.9/10

2hr 51mins

Country:US

1988

DramaRomance
Spoken Languages: English

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.

Budget

$17,000,000.00

Production companies

The Saul Zaentz Company, Orion Pictures

Genre

Drama, Romance

Runtime

2hr 51mins

Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

1988-02-05

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