The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988)

A lovers’ story.

171 min★ 7.2 · 41,136 votes

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.

Release date
February 5, 1988
Country of origin
United States
Music
Mark Adler
Budget
$17,000,000
Box office
$10,000,000

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Trailer

Soundtrack

Songs from the movieThe Unbearable Lightness Of Being (Original Soundtrack Recording)1988 · 13 tracks
  1. Fairy Tale: III. Allegro · Leoš Janáček2:52
  2. On the Overgrown Path, Set 1: The Holy Virgin of Frydek · Leoš Janáček3:29
  3. In the Mist: II. Molto Adagio · Leoš Janáček4:41
  4. Hey Jude · John Lennon, Paul McCartney5:43
  5. Joj, Joj, Joj · [traditional]3:13
  6. String Quartet No. 2: IV. Allegro · Leoš Janáček6:52
  7. Sonata for Violin and Piano: IV. Adagio · Leoš Janáček4:42
  8. On the Overgrown Path, Set 1: The Bird of Ill Omen Lingers On · Leoš Janáček3:55
  9. On the Overgrown Path, Set 2: 4th Movement (Allegro) · Leoš Janáček4:19
  10. String Quartet No. 2: III. con Moto - Vivace - Andante · Leoš Janáček3:36
  11. On the Overgrown Path: A Blown-Away Leaf · Leoš Janáček3:40
  12. On the Overgrown Path: Goodnight · Leoš Janáček3:19
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Cast

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