Product: The Unbearable Lightness of Being (Two-Disc Special Edition) (2006)
Rating: 5.0
Great!
I was amazed how closely the film follows the book. I'd recommend reading the book first, since it'll make watching the movie a bit more enjoyable. Even though I'm not quite finished, having read most of it allowed me to identify with the characters more. It's a unique and entertaining story, about people whose lives get caught up in the upheaval of the Russian occupation in what is now the Czech Republic, and how they try not to let it define their lives. The principle characters are strong-willed people, each with their own set of weaknesses and human frailties, and though the events surrounding them play a big part in the outcome of their lives, it's their determination that ultimately wins out.