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Breaking the Waves (1996)

159 min | Drama

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Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another.

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32 cast members

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Emily Watson Bess McNeill Bess McNeill See fewer	Top 5000	Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
Stellan Skarsgård Jan Nyman Jan Nyman See fewer	Top 5000	Good Will Hunting (1997)
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Ronnie McKellaig Precentor Precentor See fewer	Members only	Breaking the Waves (1996)
Peter Bensted Ugly Man (voice) Ugly Man (voice) See fewer	Members only	Kun en pige (1995)
Simon Towler Jorfald Boy in Film (voice) (as Simon Towler Jorfaid) Boy in Film (voice) (as Simon Towler Jorfaid) See fewer	Members only	Breaking the Waves (1996)