1996 · 2h 39m · US R · Drama / Romance
Breaking the Waves
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.
Starring Emily Watson · Stellan Skarsgård · Katrin Cartlidge · Jean-Marc Barr · Adrian Rawlins
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