Review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) by Ly-Le L — 17 Jun 2008

Hm... Gorgeous actors but nothing compared to the book.

This review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) was written by Ly-Le L on 17 Jun 2008.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being has generally received positive reviews.

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