The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

A lovers' story 1988-02-05 United States of America 171 Min. PG-13
6.9 440 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Lena Olin is Sabina
Sabina
Stellan Skarsgård is The Engineer
The Engineer
Erland Josephson is The Ambassador
The Ambassador
Donald Moffat is Chief Surgeon
Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski is Interior Ministry Official
Interior Ministry Official
Bruce Myers is Czech Editor
Czech Editor
Pavel Slabý is Pavel's Nephew
Pavel's Nephew