The Unbearable Lightness of Being

1988

Directed by

Philip Kaufman

Starring

Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin

Runtime

2h 51m

Country

USA

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.