
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.
Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia was directed by James Darrah.
Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia runs for 2h 10min, and was released in 2016.
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