Review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) by Ahmer B — 11 Mar 2012

A film for the soul. Haunting ending. Awesome movie. I'm speechless, don't know how to write about it...

This review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) was written by Ahmer B on 11 Mar 2012.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being has generally received positive reviews.

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