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Breaking the Waves

Love is a mighty power.

1996 · R · 2h 39m

Directed by Lars von Trier

7.5

TMDB audience score
1,160 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • 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

  • Desmond Reilly
    An Elder

  • Sarah Gudgeon
    Sybilla

  • Finlay Welsh
    Coroner

  • David Gallacher
    Glasgow Doctor

  • Ray Jeffries
    Man on Bus

  • Owen Kavanagh
    Man at Lighthouse