The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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.

Average Score : 72

A lovers' story

Status: Released

Release Date: 1988-02-05

Geners Comedy Romance Drama

Production Companies Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Countries United States of America,

Run time: 171 minutes

Budget: $17,000,000

Revenue: $10,006,806