About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1988
Runtime
2h 51m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.9/10
Votes
519
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$17.0M
Cast
infidelity
waitress
based on novel or book
free love
photographer
loyalty
lover
soviet union
soviet military
surgeon
prague, czech republic
partnership
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Questions about The Unbearable Lightness of Being
How long is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being has a runtime of 2h 51m (2 hours and 51 minutes).
Who directed The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being was directed by Philip Kaufman and released in 1988.
What genre is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a Drama, Romance film (1988).
Who stars in The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The cast of The Unbearable Lightness of Being includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, Stellan Skarsgård.
What is the TMDB rating for The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 519 votes.
