The Unbearable Lightness of Being

1988 · directed by Philip Kaufman

Rating

74/100

Hit

no

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.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988), directed by Philip Kaufman, rates 74/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Daniel Day-Lewis
• Juliette Binoche
• Lena Olin
• Stellan Skarsgård
• Erland Josephson

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