It runs long at 2h 39m.
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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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.8/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 84% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 82/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.5/101,160 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 80 | 100% |
Key crew
- Lars von TrierDirector, Writer
- Joachim HolbekOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Emily WatsonBess McNeill
- Stellan SkarsgårdJan Nyman
- Katrin CartlidgeDodo McNeill
- Jean-Marc BarrTerry
- Adrian RawlinsDr. Richardson
- Jonathan HackettPriest
- Sandra VoeMother
- Udo KierSadistic Sailor
- Mikkel GaupPits
- Roef RagasPim
- Robert RobertsonChairman
- Phil McCallGrandfather
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