Breaking the Waves (1996)

07/05/1996 (DK) • 2h 39m

Drama, Romance

Love is a mighty power.

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$7,500,000.00

Revenue

$23,000,000.00

Keywords

underdog

dying and death

prostitute

paraplegic

parent child relationship

faith

scotland

society

tradition

prayer

excommunication

authority

1970s

coercion

god

priest

church

polyamory

disabled

oil rig 

oil platform

scottish highlands

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