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.
as Tomas
as Tereza
as Sabina
as Franz
as The Engineer
as The Ambassador
as Pavel
as Chief Surgeon
as Interior Ministry Official
as Jiri
as Czech Editor
as Pavel's Nephew
as Nurse Katja
as Swiss Restaurant Manager
as Swiss Photographer
as Russian Interrogator
as Mayor
as Boy in Bar
as Tall Brunette
as Bold Man in Bar
as Swiss editor
as Lecturer in Geneva
as Cameraman filming the tanks in Prague
as Danseur (uncredited)
as Man walking on street outside Sabina's flat (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
