“Love is a mighty power.”
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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Breaking the Waves released in 1996. Moviely hosts cinematic wallpapers captured from the movie's official backdrop imagery.
Breaking the Waves is categorized as Drama, Romance.
Lars von Trier directed Breaking the Waves.
Breaking the Waves stars Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins, and more.
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