Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia
20162h 10min
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, Bessโs 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.
Storyline
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, Bessโs 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.
