Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia

Breaking the Waves tells the story of Bess McNeill, a religious young woman with a deep love for her husband Jan, a handsome oil rig worker. When Jan becomes paralyzed in an off-shore accident, Bess’s marital vows are put to the test as he encourages her to seek other lovers and return to his bedside to tell him of her sexual activities.

Country:

Genre:

Music

Duration:

130 minutes

Year:

2016

Director:

James Darrah

Cast:

Bess

Jan

Dodo

Bess' Mother

Dr. Richardson

Crew:

Director