(The Unbearable Lightness of Being)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama,

Romance

Runtime:

171 minutes

Year:

1988

Directors:

Philip Kaufman

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Production companies:

The Saul Zaentz Company,

Orion Pictures

Budget:

$17,000,000

Revenue:

$10,000,000

Actors:

Tomas

Tereza

Sabina

Franz

The Engineer

Crews:

Screenplay

Director

Screenplay

Executive Producer

Editor