Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Paula K — 29 Jan 2016

A beautiful, disturbing, haunting look at mental illness, love, religion, and devotion.

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Paula K on 29 Jan 2016.

Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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