Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia (2016)
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.
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Kiera DuffyBessJohn MooreJanEve GigliottiDodoPatricia SchumanBess' Mother
David PortilloDr. Richardson
Zachary JamesTerryMarcus DeLoachMinisterMovie DNA
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What is Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia about?
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.
How long is Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia?
Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia has a runtime of 130 minutes.