Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Jon B — 30 May 2008

Disturbing, beautiful. Emily is amazing...There are still people like this in some Scottish Islands...what a strange world!

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Jon B on 30 May 2008.

Breaking the Waves has generally received positive reviews.

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