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Breaking the Waves

7.519962h 39mRMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorLars von Trier
WriterLars von Trier
ProducersPeter Aalbæk Jensen·Vibeke Windeløv

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Cast · Directed by Lars von Trier

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

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