Breaking the Waves

Name: Breaking the Waves
Director: Lars von Trier
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1996-07-05
Duration: 159 min
Cast: Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins

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1996 · 159 min · R · Drama · Romance · TMDB 7.5/10

Overview

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

Cast

Emily Watson — Bess McNeill
Stellan Skarsgård — Jan Nyman
Katrin Cartlidge — Dodo McNeill
Jean-Marc Barr — Terry
Adrian Rawlins — Dr. Richardson