Released:
1988-02-05

Overview:
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.

Director:
Philip Kaufman

Runtime:
2h 51min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Daniel Day-Lewis
  as
  Tomas
• 
  Juliette Binoche
  as
  Tereza
• 
  Lena Olin
  as
  Sabina
• 
  Derek de Lint
  as
  Franz
• 
  Stellan Skarsgård
  as
  The Engineer