The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a 1988 drama and romance movie directed by Philip Kaufman. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche and Lena Olin. It runs 2h 51m and is rated R. TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10.

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.