Breathless
Breathless

Breathless

2013TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Hospital drama set in London during the early 1960s, following the staff of a busy gynecology ward at a time when abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming available to married women.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Darren SteinGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling single mother desperate for money agrees to an unorthodox proposal from her estranged, wealthy father. She is asked to take the fall for a crime she didn't commit, a decision that pulls her into a dark web of deceit and danger. As she navigates the treacherous waters of her family's secrets, she must confront the true cost of survival.

Critical Reception

Breathless received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised the performances, particularly Gina Gershon's, the film was generally seen as a forgettable thriller that failed to deliver on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and a lack of genuine tension.
  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some cast members shining brighter than others.
  • Lacks originality and fails to distinguish itself within the thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Breathless is largely unavailable or unenthusiastic, with little specific feedback to indicate strong positive or negative trends.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Breathless', is a direct homage to Jean-Luc Godard's iconic 1960 French New Wave film of the same name, though the two films share no narrative or thematic connections beyond the title.

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