Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Lynne F — 26 Mar 2009

A little slow moving, but definitely an emotionally powerful love story..

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Lynne F on 26 Mar 2009.

Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eric H (2,898) on 11 Dec 2014

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