Review of Breaking the Waves (1996) by Dalmar H — 26 Mar 2008

Beautiful, poignant, and tragic. It will remain among the most painful films I will ever see.

This review of Breaking the Waves (1996) was written by Dalmar H on 26 Mar 2008.

Breaking the Waves has generally received very positive reviews.

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