Breaking the Waves Page #3

life isn't worth living,...

...then it may

be better to die.

You don't know Jan, or you

could not say such a thing.

Your husband

may never walk again.

We think he'll be

completely paralyzed.

But he'll live?

Yes. He will live,

it seems.

Father.

Are you there?

Are you still there?

Of course I am, Bess.

You know that.

What's happening?

You wanted Jan home.

I've changed my mind.

Why did I ask for that?

Because you're...

...a stupid little girl, Bess.

I had to test you.

Your love for Jan

has been put to the test.

Thank you

for not letting him die.

You're welcome, Bess.

he said

"there is no reason

And the truth

is plain to see"

But I wandered

through my playing cards

And would not let her be

One of 16 vestal virgins

Who were leaving

for the coast

And although

my eyes were open

They might just as well

have been closed

And so it was...

I would say to you...

...that if there is one of

these commandments...

...which you do not love

and do not obey,...

...you have no place

at the Lord's table.

When did you get back?

I came back with Jan.

Oh, it's good to see you.

Oh, surf's up!

Hi.

Hi, guys.

How you doing, buddy?

Well, fine.

How are you?

Ok.

Did you find anything?

Gas.

Nothing really.

Ha ha!

Guess what, now.

We're heading up north.

Well, north,

that's good.

That's where you

always said the oil was.

What are you doing here, anyway?

We're meant to be

out drilling.

I just felt like

Putting my feet up

for a while.

I didn't trust you

two guys out there alone.

Oh, my...

My arms aren't ok, so...

I'm not thirsty, anyway.

Bullshit!

Hey, come on.

Come on.

Oh, man, sorry.

Oh, man, sorry.

Ok.

Thank you.

I'm not really supposed to

have any visitors, so...

We really don't have

the time, either.

Ha ha ha! Ok.

You take care of yourself, huh?

Take care.

Get well soon.

See you, guys.

Will you do

something for me?

Yes.

The next time you come,...

...could you wear something more...

More loose...

So I, uh...

So I won't have to see your body.

Bess, you'll have to go now...

...because Jan needs to rest.

All right.

You shouldn't get him

too overemotional, you know.

It's not good for him.

I'm sorry.

You got to cheer him up.

Is he asleep now?

Well, he should be...

the amount I've given him.

Would it be all right...

...If I went and had

a look at him?

I love you, Jan.

I love you, too, Bess.

You are the love of my life.

Bess.

Where have you been?

I've been to the church.

What, at 2:
00 in the morning?

I don't want you

getting ill again...

like you did

when Sam died.

I said I've been

to the church.

It has nothing to do

with the church.

Did you hear what I said?

Did you?

I don't want you

to get ill again

Like you did when Sam died.

I've had a word with

Dr. Richardson, all right?

And he says

he could see you tomorrow.

Oh, can he?

Bess, would you like

to come in?

Dodo said I had to come.

She has this idea

about me treating you.

My predecessor admitted you

a few years ago.

Well, why did he do that?

I don't know.

No, nor do I.

You were upset because

your brother had died...

...and now you're upset

because your husband's ill.

Nothing unusual about that.

Am I not going to

have some pills?

I'm probably not like

your old doctor.

I don't think that people

should be given pills...

...just because they do

what's only natural.

Maybe showing what you feel

isn't the done thing...

...from where you come from,...

...but it's certainly no disease.

What...happened on the rig...

...was my fault.

How come?

I prayed to God

to send him home.

Well...

Well...

What powers you possess.

Do you really...

Do you really believe

that you possess such powers?

I know you people believe

a lot about yourselves.

Bess...

Perhaps you should do

a bit of grieving

for yourself

instead of him.

I think you should

come and see me...

...now and again

if you feel like it.

I'm sorry.

Oh. Ha ha!

Come on.

Well, things will pick up

once he gets home again.

Well, she's my woman of gold

Yes, she's not very old,

uh-huh, huh

Well, she's my woman

of gold

Yes, she's not very old,

uh-huh, huh

I don't mean

to be bold, uh

But, uh, may I hold

your hand?

Well, she ain't

no witch

and I love the way she twitch

, uh-huh, huh

Well, she ain't

no witch

and I love the way she twitch

, uh-huh, huh...

Happy birthday to you

Squashed tomatoes

and stew

You look like a monkey

and I thought it was you

Look at that.

Special.

Shall I open your present?

Yes.

Your presents.

Can you see all right?

What is it?

Wait and see.

Ha ha ha!

I don't believe it.

Where did you get that?

I got it in a shop.

That is the stupidest thing

I've ever seen.

Oh, look, it's not

doing anything now.

Ahem. All right, go on. Well, go on.

That is just terrible.

That is daft, that is

completely daft.

Happy birthday, Jan.

Thank you.

I'll see you later.

Do you like it?

Oh, yes, it's...

Ha ha!

It's... it's nice.

I'll give you your pill.

Ok?

Oh...

One more drink.

Ok?

Yeah. Thank you.

Happy birthday.

I'm finished, Bess.

No.

You could take a lover

without anybody noticing...

but you can't

divorce me.

They'd never let you.

Bess.

No. No.

Is that what

you think I want?

You cripple!

You must make up with him.

A husband and wife

have to be able

to talk to each other.

He's the one who is helpless,...

...and you're the one...

...who must show you're strong.

Go to him and tell him...

you are sorry

you were angry.

You have God.

You have the strength...

...your life in God

has bestowed upon you,...

...and that is a strength

he does not possess.

Oh, no.

Come on.

Come on.

you're all right.

Come on. That's it.

That's it.

It's all right.

It's all right.

All right, all right.

What's she thinking of...

Going off leaving you like this?

You must admit that she was...

She was happy

when we got married.

She blossomed...

Didn't she?

I can't just lie here.

I can't even

make love to her.

She's got to

get out of here.

She's got to get on with life.

Help me set her free.

She'd do anything for you, Jan.

You know that.

She don't care

anything about herself...

but she'd do

anything for you...

just to see a smile

on your face.

Do you understand me?

Yeah.

Right.

Thanks for telling me.

No trouble.

Do you want me

to read to you?

Hmm?

Are you all right?

They took him back

to the hospital.

Bess.

Bess, what is going on?

He went unconscious.

We had to bring him back here.

At home anymore...

Not if you're going to go running off...

...and leaving him like that.

I'm sorry.

Well, it's just not

good enough!

I'm not... I'm not even allowed

to kiss him anymore.

Why don't you try listening to

what he says, Bess?

It's up to you.

He ain't got anyone else.

You could give him

the will to live.

That's more than

any doctor can do.

Bess?

I'm sorry.

No, it was my fault.

Come here.

Hi.

Hi.

Love is a mighty power...

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