Best Actress1997 Film Fan Awards69th Academy Awards
Best Actress Nominee
Breaking the Waves (1996)
Nominated Talent & Credits
Emily Watson— Emily Watson
Synopsis / Overview
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.
Historical Academy Record
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE — 69th Academy Awards (1997)
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