Breathing Room
She's Kathy, a comix cartoonist; he's David, teaching English to new immigrants. It's New York City, with 29 shopping days left until Christmas, and they're in love. Or are they? Their romance has been on-again, off-again because David can't bring himself to say, "I love you." He can say it in French, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, but not English. So, when she learns at an inopportune time that he's applied for a job in Ho Chi Minh City, she asks for breathing room until Christmas; the film chronicles the ensuing days of restless indecision.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, desperate to escape her past, takes a job as a live-in caretaker for a reclusive and eccentric millionaire. As she becomes entangled in his strange world, she uncovers dark secrets and a sinister plot that threatens her very sanity. The isolated mansion becomes a prison as the lines between reality and illusion blur.
Critical Reception
Breathing Room was met with a largely indifferent critical response, with some acknowledging its atmospheric tension but many criticizing its convoluted plot and slow pacing. Audience reception was similarly divided, with fans of psychological thrillers finding some merit, while others found it unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its moody atmosphere and unsettling premise.
- Criticized for a confusing narrative and lack of clear resolution.
- Some found the performances, particularly from the veteran actors, to be a highlight.
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Fun Fact
The film features a rare acting appearance by the legendary British writer and actor Quentin Crisp, who plays the millionaire recluse.
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