Breaking the Waves

Breaking the Waves (1996)

Love is a mighty power.

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.

Date of release
1996-07-05
TMDB
7.5 / 10 (1154)
Runtime
2h 39m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Lars von Trier

Casting

  • Emily Watson — Bess McNeill
  • Stellan Skarsgård — Jan Nyman
  • Katrin Cartlidge — Dodo McNeill
  • Jean-Marc Barr — Terry
  • Adrian Rawlins — Dr. Richardson
  • Jonathan Hackett — Priest
  • Sandra Voe — Mother
  • Udo Kier — Sadistic Sailor
  • Mikkel Gaup — Pits
  • Roef Ragas — Pim
  • Robert Robertson — Chairman
  • Phil McCall — Grandfather

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