Bess McNeill (played by Emily Watson) is a protagonist in Breaking the Waves.
Jan Nyman (played by Stellan Skarsgård) is a protagonist in Breaking the Waves.
Dodo McNeill (played by Katrin Cartlidge) appears in Breaking the Waves.
Dr. Richardson (played by Adrian Rawlins) appears in Breaking the Waves.
Priest (played by Jonathan Hackett) appears in Breaking the Waves.
Breaking the Waves (1996) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Bess McNeill
(played by Emily Watson) — protagonist
Jan Nyman
(played by Stellan Skarsgård) — protagonist
Dodo McNeill
(played by Katrin Cartlidge) — supporting
Dr. Richardson
(played by Adrian Rawlins) — supporting
Priest
(played by Jonathan Hackett) — supporting
Key Relationships
Jan Nyman → Dodo McNeill
(related)
Priest → Jan Nyman
(related)
Jan Nyman → Priest
(related)
Dr. Richardson → Dodo McNeill
(related)
Dodo McNeill → Dr. Richardson
(related)
Dr. Richardson → Bess McNeill
(related)
Dodo McNeill → Bess McNeill
(related)
Bess McNeill → Dr. Richardson
(related)
Bess McNeill → Jan Nyman
(Family Wife)
Story Analysis
A woman's extreme physical and spiritual sacrifice for her paralyzed husband challenges religious dogma and community norms.
Plot Progression
Marriage and Separation
The Impossible Request
Sacrifice and Excommunication
Final Devotion and Aftermath
Directed by Lars von Trier
Breaking the Waves (1996) · 7.5/10 · drama, romance
