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Love is a mighty power.

Breaking the Waves

7.5 / 10 7.5 1996 2h 39mR

DramaRomance

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.

Directed by Lars von Trier

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CAST

The people behind the story

Emily Watson

Emily WatsonBess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan SkarsgårdJan Nyman

Katrin Cartlidge

Katrin CartlidgeDodo McNeill

Jean-Marc Barr

Jean-Marc BarrTerry

Adrian Rawlins

Adrian RawlinsDr. Richardson

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Jonathan HackettPriest

Sandra Voe

Sandra VoeMother

Udo Kier

Udo KierSadistic Sailor