The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988 · 171 min
Directed by Philip Kaufman. Written by Jean-Claude Carrière, Milan Kundera, Philip Kaufman. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint.
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.
Critics 89% · audiences 84% · 2 Oscar nominations