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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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.

19882h 51mRDrama, Romance

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About The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Directors
Philip Kaufman
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, Stellan Skarsgård, Erland Josephson
Genres
Drama, Romance
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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