The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Release date: Feb 5, 1988

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.

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Top Cast

Tomas

Tereza

Sabina

Franz

The Engineer

The Ambassador

Pavel

Chief Surgeon

Interior Ministry Official

Jiri

Czech Editor

Pavel's Nephew

Nurse Katja

Swiss Restaurant Manager

Swiss Photographer

Russian Interrogator

Mayor

Boy in Bar

Tall Brunette

Bold Man in Bar

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