Synopsis
In a small, conservative Scottish village, an oilman is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when he urges her to have sex with another.
Movie Information
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Writers
- Lars von Trier
- Release Year
- 1996
- Runtime
- 159 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Romance
- Language
- DA
- Country
- Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (1,143 votes)
Top Cast
Emily Watson
Bess McNeill
Stellan Skarsgård
Jan Nyman
Katrin Cartlidge
Dodo McNeill
Jean-Marc Barr
Terry
Adrian Rawlins
Dr. Richardson
Jonathan Hackett
Priest
Sandra Voe
Mother
Udo Kier
Sadistic Sailor
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