The Unbearable Lightness of Being 1988

Name: The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Released: 1988-02-05
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, Stellan Skarsgård

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Philip Kaufman
Written by:	Philip Kaufman & Jean-Claude Carrière
Release date:	1988-02-05
Runtime:	171 minutes
Critics score:	95 / 100
Tagline:	A lovers' story