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Breaking the Waves (1996)
DenmarkR158Min
7.8 ( 73K Votes )
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85 %In 1970s Scotland, Bess, a naive young woman, deeply in love with her paralyzed husband, Jan, is advised by his doctor to have sex with other men so he can regain his virility. Despite her strong religious beliefs, Bess agrees and embarks on a journey of self-sacrifice that leads to tragic consequences.
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