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Breaking the Waves

'Breaking the Waves' is a 1996 film directed by Lars von Trier. The movie follows the story of a young woman named Bess who makes sacrificial choices in the name of love for her husband, who is paralyzed in an accident. As Bess becomes increasingly entangled in a cycle of self-destruction, the film explores themes of faith, love, and personal sacrifice.

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Emily Watson

Bess McNeill
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Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor
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Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill
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Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson
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Phil McCall

Grandfather
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David Gallacher

Glasgow Doctor
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Ray Jeffries

Man on Bus
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Owen Kavanagh

Man at Lighthouse
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Bob Docherty

Man on Boat
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David Bateson

Young Sailor
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Callum Cuthbertson

Radio Operator
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Gavin Mitchell

Police Officer 1
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Brian Smith

Police Officer 2
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Iain Agnew

Praying Man 1
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Charles Kearney

Praying Man 2
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Steven Leach

Praying Man 3
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Peter Bensted

Ugly Man (voice)
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Simon Towler Jorfald

Boy in Film (voice)
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Klaus Messerschmidt Juhler

Paramedic (uncredited)
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