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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

19887171 min
DramaRomance
Released
Feb 05, 1988
Country
United States of America
Production
The Saul Zaentz Company
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.

Actors

Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis
Tomas
Juliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche
Tereza
Lena Olin
Lena Olin
Sabina
Derek de Lint
Derek de Lint
Franz
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
The Engineer
Erland Josephson
Erland Josephson
The Ambassador
Pavel Landovský
Pavel Landovský
Pavel
Donald Moffat
Donald Moffat
Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski
Daniel Olbrychski
Interior Ministry Official
Tomasz Borkowy
Tomasz Borkowy
Jiri
Bruce Myers
Bruce Myers
Czech Editor
Pavel Slabý
Pavel Slabý
Pavel's Nephew

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