The Unbearable Lightness of Being
First aired on Feb 5, 1988
70%
Genres: Drama, Romance
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Daniel Day-Lewis | Tomas
Juliette Binoche | Tereza
Lena Olin | Sabina
Derek de Lint | Franz
Stellan Skarsgård | The Engineer
Erland Josephson | The Ambassador
Featured Crew
Philip Kaufman | Screenplay
Jean-Claude Carrière | Screenplay
Philip Kaufman | Director
Pierre Guffroy | Production Design
Paul Zaentz | Associate Producer
Pierre Guffroy | Costume Design
