Breaking the Waves (1996)

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance

What to watch after Breaking the Waves

• Dancer in the Dark (2000) — Same feel: painful, emotional
• Sentimental Value (2025) — Stellan Skarsgård appears in both
• The Celebration (1998) — Same subject: parent child relationship
• Open Hearts (2002)
• The Five Obstructions (2003) — Lars von Trier directed both
• Reprise (2006) — Two steps away in the credits