Breaking the Waves (1996)
07/05/1996 (DK) • 2h 39m
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
Bess McNeill
Jan Nyman
Dodo McNeill
Terry
Dr. Richardson
Priest
Mother
Sadistic Sailor
Pits
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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
audacious
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