Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Raphael G — 19 Jul 2012

What is the deal with the bells at the end? Yuck. Man was this girl insane.

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Raphael G on 19 Jul 2012.

Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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