

The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
6.9
519
Year
1988
Country
United States of America
Genre
Drama, Romance
The slogan
A lovers’ story.
Director
Philip Kaufman

Philip Kaufman
Director
Writer
Jean-Claude Carrière

Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Philip Kaufman

Philip Kaufman
Screenplay
Milan Kundera

Milan Kundera
Novel
Budget
17,000,000 $
Fees
10,000,000 $
Duration
2h 51min
Description
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.



















