Breaking the Waves
1996 · 2h 39m · Drama, Romance · Denmark, France · Rated R (US)
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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Lars von Trier7.4Smart score
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