In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.

Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness, struggles to make ends meet for herself and her young son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensive operation. When life becomes increasingly difficult, Selma learns to cope through her love of musicals, dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.

Cast & crew

Lars von Trier

Director

Björk

Selma Jezkova

Catherine Deneuve

Kathy

David Morse

Bill Houston

Peter Stormare

Jeff

Joel Grey

Oldrich Novy

Cara Seymour

Linda Houston

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Vladica Kostic

Gene Jezkova

Jean-Marc Barr

Norman

Vincent Paterson

Samuel

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Brenda

Željko Ivanek

District Attorney

Udo Kier

Dr. Porkorny

Jens Albinus

Morty

Reathel Bean

Judge

Mette Berggreen

Receptionist

L

Lars Michael Dinesen

Defense Attorney / Dancer

Katrine Falkenberg

Suzan / Dancer

M

Michael Flessas

Angry Man

John Randolph Jones

Detective

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Noah Lazarus

Officer of the Court / Dancer