
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.

Emily Watson
Bess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgard
Jan Nyman

Jean-Marc Barr
Terry

Udo Kier
Sadistic Sailor

Katrin Cartlidge
Dodo McNeill

Adrian Rawlins
Dr. Richardson

Jonathan Hackett
Priest

Sandra Voe
Mother

Mikkel Gaup
Pits

Roef Ragas
Pim

Robert Robertson
Chairman

Phil McCall
Grandfather

Desmond Reilly
An Elder

Sarah Gudgeon
Sybilla

Finlay Welsh
Coroner

David Gallacher
Glasgow Doctor

Ray Jeffries
Man on Bus

Owen Kavanagh
Man at Lighthouse

Bob Docherty
Man on Boat

David Bateson
Young Sailor

Callum Cuthbertson
Radio Operator

Gavin Mitchell
Police Officer 1

Brian Smith
Police Officer 2

Iain Agnew
Praying Man 1

Charles Kearney
Praying Man 2

Steven Leach
Praying Man 3

Dorte Rømer
Nurse

Anthony J. O'Donnell
Boy 1

John Wark
Boy 2

Ronnie McKellaig
Precentor

Peter Bensted
Ugly Man (voice)

Simon Towler Jorfald
Boy in Film (voice)
