Breaking the Waves

“Love is a mighty power.”

7.5/ 10 1,125 votes 1996-07-05 2h 39m 3 popularity

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.

Director: Lars von Trier

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Budget

$8M

Revenue

$23M

Cast

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Emily Watson

Bess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgård

Jan Nyman

Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill

Jean-Marc Barr

Terry

Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson

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Jonathan Hackett

Priest

Sandra Voe

Mother

Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor

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