86%
Tomatometer
84%
Popcornmeter
6.8
TMDB
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.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being trailer
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$10M
Studio
The Saul Zaentz CompanyWhere to watch(NG)
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“Exploring sexual mores against the backdrop of real-life social upheaval, The Unbearable Lightness of Being artfully blends the political and the erotic.”
Title
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Released
Feb 5, 1988
Rated
R
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
2h 51m
Status
Released
Studio
The Saul Zaentz Company
