A lovers’ story.
1988 · R · 2h 51m · Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Philip Kaufman
Writers: Jean-Claude Carrière, Philip Kaufman, Milan Kundera
Music by: Mark Adler
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editor: Vivien Hillgrove, Michael Magill
Box office: $10M · Budget: $17M · Rated 6.8/10 by 531 viewers