The Unbearable Lightness of Being

69.2%% | Feb 05, 1988 | Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Cast

Philip Kaufman
Director
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay

Cast

Lena Olin
Sabina
Stellan Skarsgård
The Engineer
Erland Josephson
The Ambassador
Donald Moffat
Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski
Interior Ministry Official