Review of Breaking the Waves (1996) by Evan K — 01 Aug 2014

Excepcionales Emily Watson y Stellan Skarsgard al mando de Von Trier.

This review of Breaking the Waves (1996) was written by Evan K on 01 Aug 2014.

Breaking the Waves has generally received very positive reviews.

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