Breaking the Waves (1996)
Breaking the Waves is a 1996 Danish-language drama movie directed by Lars von Trier, with a running time of 2h 39m. It stars Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård and Katrin Cartlidge.
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.
Where to watch Breaking the Waves
Stream: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel
Cast
- Emily Watson as Bess McNeill
- Stellan Skarsgård as Jan Nyman
- Katrin Cartlidge as Dodo McNeill
- Jean-Marc Barr as Terry
- Adrian Rawlins as Dr. Richardson
- Jonathan Hackett as Priest
- Sandra Voe as Mother
- Udo Kier as Sadistic Sailor
- Mikkel Gaup as Pits
- Roef Ragas as Pim
- Robert Robertson as Chairman
- Phil McCall as Grandfather