The Unbearable Lightness of Being
19882ч 51мин15+
(514)
"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.
Director:Philip Kaufman
Details
Basic Info
StatusReleased
Release DateFebruary 5, 1988
Age Rating15+
Original Languageen
Budget17 000 000 щ.д.
Revenue10 000 000 щ.д.
Statistics
Vote Count514
Popularity4
Languages
CzechEnglish
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The Saul Zaentz Company
Crew
Writers
Jean-Claude Carrière
Philip Kaufman
Producers
Bertil Ohlsson
Saul Zaentz
Composer
Mark Adler
Cinematography
Sven Nykvist
Editor
Vivien Hillgrove
Keywords
infidelitywaitressbased on novel or bookfree lovephotographerloyaltyloversoviet unionsoviet militarysurgeonprague, czech republicpartnershipwarsaw pactcommunism1960s
