The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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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Frequently asked questions about The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Where can I watch The Unbearable Lightness of Being in the United States?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, and Stellan Skarsgård. Philip Kaufman is the director.
How long is The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being runs 2h 51m (171 minutes).
When did The Unbearable Lightness of Being come out?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being was released on February 5, 1988.
Which studio made The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being was produced by The Saul Zaentz Company in the United States.
What was the budget for The Unbearable Lightness of Being?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being was made on a budget of $17,000,000.
How much did The Unbearable Lightness of Being make at the box office?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being grossed $10,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $17,000,000.
What languages is The Unbearable Lightness of Being in?
The Unbearable Lightness of Being is in Czech and English, and its original language is English.
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