If you knew how much I love you

Kurtis 2022-03-20 09:02:00

Bessie & Jan, the dim lights in the church, the men's black clothes, the late groom, everything hints that this will be an unblessed romance.

Madness comes in love, and life turns pale. Except for the joy of being together, all reality is forgotten. In the cold north of Scotland, a girl as pure as a baby, a pagan from an offshore oil field - a tall blond man.

The camera's perspective is shaky and curious, as if a toddler was observing the world.

"If you know how much I love you, you might get upset." People say Bessie is fragile and needs to be held in the palm of her hand. When the marriage was concluded, Jan was her only support in this world, her whole life. he knows. But he didn't know that she would sacrifice everything for him, even her life didn't matter. Only God, who is watching us, has mercy on our sins of love.

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Breaking the Waves quotes

  • [first lines]

    Bess McNeill: His name is Jan.

    The Minister: I do not know him.

    Bess McNeill: [coyly] He's from the lake.

    The Minister: You know we do not favor matrimony with outsiders.

    An Elder: Can you even tell us what matrimony is?

    Bess McNeill: It's when two people are joined in God.

  • Jan Nyman: Love is a mighty power, isn't it?