Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Vinod J — 24 Aug 2008

This one from Lars Von trier's basket was the most difficult to watch, in terms of the catharsis I underwent at the end of it...

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Vinod J on 24 Aug 2008.

Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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