Review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) by Victoria K — 02 Feb 2009

This was unbearable. period. Solid acting could not even save this film of flat, characterless characters.

This review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) was written by Victoria K on 02 Feb 2009.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being has generally received positive reviews.

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