Review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) by Giridhar Shyam S — 14 May 2009

Top notch performances by the lead characters only elevate the movie to a different league all together.

This review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) was written by Giridhar Shyam S on 14 May 2009.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being has generally received positive reviews.

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