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The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988 2h 51m Philip Kaufman

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

★ 7.2 IMDb
Romance Drama
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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Won BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
Nominated Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
Won Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Nominated Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Nominated Academy Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
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