The Unbearable Lightness of Being
A lovers’ story.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Unbearable Lightness of Being
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1988-02-05
- Runtime: 171 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (478 votes)
- Budget: $17,000,000
- Revenue: $10,000,000
- Production Companies: The Saul Zaentz Company, Orion Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.6563
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Daniel Day-Lewis
as Tomas
Juliette Binoche
as Tereza
Lena Olin
as Sabina
Derek de Lint
as Franz
Stellan Skarsgård
as The Engineer
Erland Josephson
as The Ambassador
Pavel Landovský
as Pavel
Donald Moffat
as Chief Surgeon
Daniel Olbrychski
as Interior Ministry Official
Tomasz Borkowy
as Jiri
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1988-02-05.
Who are the main actors in The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
The main cast includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, Stellan Skarsgård, .
Where can I watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Unbearable Lightness of Being is available.
Is The Unbearable Lightness of Being based on a true story?▼
A lovers’ story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
The Unbearable Lightness of Being has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 478 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
The movie had a production budget of $17,000,000 and earned $10,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
The soundtrack was composed by The Saul Zaentz Company, Orion Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Unbearable Lightness of Being filmed?▼
The Unbearable Lightness of Being was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
The total runtime of The Unbearable Lightness of Being is 171 minutes.
Is The Unbearable Lightness of Being suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Unbearable Lightness of Being?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
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