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Belgium10 Essential Belgian FilmsStop 8 of 10

The Broken Circle Breakdown

2012

A tattoo artist and a bluegrass musician fall passionately in love and build a life around their band and their young daughter, until a devastating turn tests their bond and their beliefs. A soaring, sorrowful musical melodrama.

Why it’s here

The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.

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Part of 10 Essential Belgian Films

This film is stop 8 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Belgium. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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