Film1988171 min

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Name: The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1988
Duration: 171 min
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, Stellan Skarsgård

Taste attributes: comedydramaromancehistoricalespionageslowfresh & originalwholesomelinearglossyemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshiplove conquers allrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

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"A lovers' story"

Boxlist takePolished and moving: a slow-burning romantic comedy. Best if you like polish over grit.

Taste details

Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

Quality rating

7.2 /10

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Pace: Slow, just how this profile likes it
Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

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Weightiness: Balanced weightiness, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
Style & visuals: Glossy, where this profile leans balanced style & visuals

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Synopsis

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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