Breaking the Waves

Love is a mighty power.

  • Rated 7.5 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1996
  • 2h 39m
  • Drama
  • Romance

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.

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Director
Lars von Trier
Starring
Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr

Cast

  • Emily Watson

    Emily Watson

    Bess McNeill

  • Stellan Skarsgård

    Stellan Skarsgård

    Jan Nyman

  • Katrin Cartlidge

    Katrin Cartlidge

    Dodo McNeill

  • Jean-Marc Barr

    Jean-Marc Barr

    Terry

  • Adrian Rawlins

    Adrian Rawlins

    Dr. Richardson

  • Jonathan Hackett

    Priest

  • Sandra Voe

    Sandra Voe

    Mother

  • Udo Kier

    Udo Kier

    Sadistic Sailor

  • Mikkel Gaup

    Mikkel Gaup

    Pits

  • Roef Ragas

    Roef Ragas

    Pim

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