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The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

Movie"A lovers’ story."
Audience Score
69
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R 2 hr 51 minFeb 5th, 1988Drama, Romance
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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.
StarringDaniel Day-LewisJuliette BinocheLena Olin
DirectorPhilip Kaufman

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 5th, 1988 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 14th, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$17,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$10,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Bertil Ohlsson
Production Companies:The Saul Zaentz Company
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