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Movie, 1996

Breaking the Waves

IMDb 7.5, 159 min, Drama, Romance, Denmark

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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DirectorLars von Trier
WritersDavid Pirie, Kirsten Bonnén Rask, Tómas Gislason, Lars von Trier, Peter Asmussen
GenreDrama, Romance
Runtime159 min
ReleasedFri, Jul 5, 1996
CountryDenmark
IMDBtt0115751

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