In a deeply religious Scottish community, a young woman named Bess McNeil falls in love with a Danish oil-rig worker named Jan. Despite their love, their relationship is put to the test when Jan returns to his rig, only to suffer a devastating accident that leaves him with a broken neck. As Jan and Bess try to navigate their new reality, they must confront the challenges of their physical limitations and the moral complexities of their situation.

Breaking the Waves
After a devastating accident, a man becomes wheelchair-bound, causing his wife to struggle with feelings of guilt and emotional pain as she adjusts to their new reality.