The Unbearable Lightness of Being
A lovers’ story.
1988 2 hours 51 minutes
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.
5th February 1988
38 years ago
2 hours 51 minutes
Finishes at 6:54pm
$17,000,000 ($47,914,500 today)
Revenue $10,000,000
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 14 nominations total
7.2/10
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