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.
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Daniel Day-Lewis
Tomas
Juliette Binoche
Tereza
Lena Olin
Sabina
Derek de Lint
Franz
Stellan Skarsgård
The Engineer
Erland Josephson
The Ambassador
Pavel Landovský
Pavel
Donald Moffat
Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski
Interior Ministry Official
Tomasz Borkowy
Jiri
Bruce Myers
Czech Editor
Pavel Slabý
Pavel's Nephew
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- Where can I watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) is available to stream on Netflix in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
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- When was The Unbearable Lightness of Being released?
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being was released in 1988. It has a runtime of 171 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a drama, romance film. 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 h…
- Who stars in The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin and Derek de Lint.