The Unbearable Lightness of Being 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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The cast

Daniel Day-Lewis Tomas

Juliette Binoche Tereza

Lena Olin Sabina

Derek de Lint Franz

Stellan Skarsgård The Engineer

Erland Josephson The Ambassador

Pavel Landovský Pavel

Donald Moffat Chief Surgeon

Daniel Olbrychski Interior Ministry Official

Tomasz Borkowy Jiri

Bruce Myers Czech Editor

Pavel Slabý Pavel's Nephew

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Pascale Kalensky Nurse Katja

Jacques Ciron Swiss Restaurant Manager

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