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13 November 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Love is a mighty power.Plot:
Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 40 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Love gives and love takes moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Emily Watson | ... | Bess McNeill |
 | Stellan Skarsgård | ... | Jan Nyman |
 | Katrin Cartlidge | ... | Dodo McNeill |
 | Jean-Marc Barr | ... | Terry |
| Adrian Rawlins | ... | Dr. Richardson |
| Jonathan Hackett | ... | Priest |
| Sandra Voe | ... | Mother |
 | Udo Kier | ... | Sadistic Sailor |
| Mikkel Gaup | ... | Pits |
 | Roef Ragas | ... | Pim |
| Phil McCall | ... | Grandfather |
| Robert Robertson | ... | Chairman |
| Desmond Reilly | ... | An Elder |
| Sarah Gudgeon | ... | Sybilla |
| Finlay Welsh | ... | Coroner (as Finley Welsh) |
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Rated R for strong graphic sexuality, nudity, language and some violence.Parents Guide:
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Iceland:16 | Singapore:R21 (re-rating) | New Zealand:R16 | Australia:R | Canada:18A | Chile:18 | Denmark:12 | Finland:K-14 | France:-12 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:III | Hungary:16 | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | Argentina:16 | Israel:18Fun Stuff
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The Minister: I would say to you that if there is one of these commandments you do not love and do not obey, you have no business at the Lord's table. moreSoundtrack:
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I have never seen an actress who can express more with her eyes than Emily Watson. Despite its length and the hand held camera, BTW is an unusual film about love and obsession. Jan can be interpreted as sick for what he asks Bess to do- but he comes around and realizes his sin- but it's too late for Bess. Faith and love get all mixed up in this movie- it's sad and powerful.
The movie makes the viewer really think about how far they will go if they love someone. Bess is pure in her own way and it is her downfall. Thought provoking film that contrasts religion with love and what God intends for us.