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.
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint, Stellan Skarsgård
Directed & Produced by: Walter Murch, Philip Kaufman, Philip Kaufman, Saul Zaentz, Mark Adler
Release date: 2/5/1988
Running time: 171 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 by 212 users