Breaking the Waves
"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.
Directed by Lars von Trier
Written by Lars von Trier
Produced by: Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Vibeke Windeløv, Lars Jönsson
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