Breaking the Waves
Love is a mighty power.
1996 2 hours 39 minutes
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.
5th July 1996
30 years ago
2 hours 39 minutes
Finishes at 6:19am
$7,500,000 ($15,891,750 today)
Revenue $23,000,000
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 45 wins & 28 nominations total
7.8/10
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