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Breath
Twenty-six-year-old Igor is a maintenance worker at a medical rehabilitation center where 71-year-old Edita is undergoing therapy. Their chance encounter will turn into an unusual relationship. Without exchanging a word, the two realize they are kindred spirits and start changing one another. What happens when you share the last days of your life with a stranger?
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Plot Summary
In a quiet Australian coastal town in the 1970s, two young boys, fueled by a love for surfing, form an unlikely bond with a mysterious older surfer. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence, their passion for the waves leads them down paths of both exhilaration and self-discovery, ultimately shaping their futures in profound ways.
Critical Reception
Simon Baker's directorial debut, 'Breath,' was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its evocative portrayal of coastal life and coming-of-age themes. Critics lauded the film's visual beauty and strong performances, though some found the narrative pacing to be somewhat slow.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning cinematography and capture of the Australian surf culture.
Noted for strong performances, particularly from the young actors, and Simon Baker's sensitive direction.
Some critics felt the film's narrative could have been more tightly structured.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's authentic depiction of surfing and its nostalgic atmosphere, with many finding the coming-of-age story relatable and well-executed.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the award-winning 2008 novel of the same name by Tim Winton.
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