The Unbearable Lightness of Being

A lovers’ story.

6.919882h 51m
R
Released
Drama
Romance

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.

StatusReleased
Release Date1988-02-05
Runtime2h 51m
LanguagesČeskýEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Budget$17,000,000
Revenue$10,000,000

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Jan 23, 2024

4/10

**The Unbearable lightness of Sex.** When the recently deceased Milan Kundera published “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” he probably knew that the book would be both loved and hated. Based on the philosophies of Friedrich Nietzsche, it outlines a story full of eroticism between four characters amid the turmoil resulting from the Prague Spring

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