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    Breaking the Waves

    "Love is a mighty power."

    IMDb7.8/10Fresh84%Metacritic821996
    2h 39m
    DramaRomance

    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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    Cast & Crew

    Director

    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

    JH

    Jonathan Hackett

    Priest

    Sandra Voe

    Sandra Voe

    Mother

    Udo Kier

    Udo Kier

    Sadistic Sailor

    Mikkel Gaup

    Mikkel Gaup

    Pits

    Roef Ragas

    Roef Ragas

    Pim

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