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Breaking the Waves

(1996)

July 5, 1996• 2h 39m
75%
TMDB Score

Overview

In a small, conservative Scottish village, an oilman is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when he urges her to have sex with another.

Lars von Trier

Director

Top Billed Cast

EW

Emily Watson

Bess McNeill

SS

Stellan Skarsgård

Jan Nyman

KC

Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill

JB

Jean-Marc Barr

Terry

AR

Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson

JH

Jonathan Hackett

Priest

SV

Sandra Voe

Mother

UK

Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor

MG

Mikkel Gaup

Pits

RR

Roef Ragas

Pim

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