Breaking the Waves(1996)
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.
Movie: Breaking the Waves
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Bess McNeill
Jan Nyman
Dodo McNeill
Terry
Dr. Richardson
Mother
Sadistic Sailor
Pits
Pim
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