BREAKING THE WAVES (1996)

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Cast

EMILY WATSON STELLAN SKARSGARD KATRIN CARTLIDGE JEAN-MARC BARR UDO KIER

Plot

Stunning drama exploring the depths and dangers of an allconsuming love. Shy Bess's life is shattered when new hubby, Jan is paralysed, leaving him impotent. But she reluctantly agrees to his pleas for her to take a lover and recount the details to him. Watson is superb in this heartbreaking film.