Breath

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Breath

2018,

1h 55m,

Drama

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In the 1970s, in a remote corner of the Western Australian coast, two teenage boys, Pikelet and Loonie, are hungry for discovery. The pair form an unlikely friendship with Sando, a mysterious older surfer and adventurer who pushes the boys to take risks that will have a lasting and profound impact on their lives.

Critics Consensus

A coming of age drama with a surfing twist, Breath navigates seemingly familiar waters -- but has surprising depth below the surface.

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Johanna Schneller

Globe and Mail

Aug 24, 2018

3/4

Baker proves himself a talented director; he manages the rolling rhythms of his waves and his story with skill...

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Steve Davis

Austin Chronicle

Jun 14, 2018

3/5

As odd as it may initially seem, The Endless Summer becomes Summer of '42, and Breath reveals itself to be the coming-of-age story it's been all along.

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

Jun 7, 2018

Baker keenly captures the beckoning magnetism of active waters, not to mention the searching souls - young and experienced - who gravitate toward its dangers.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Mar 4, 2021

3.5/5

An enjoyably but languidly paced film that captures the slower pace of life in 1970s Australia.

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

Feb 15, 2020

4/5

It's purposely low-key, but it thrives on deflecting expectation and wallowing in its own ethereal state.

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Rita Cannon

Battleship Pretension

Jul 26, 2019

Despite a dearth of concrete dramatic developments, Breath is saturated throughout with foreboding.

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Ron P

Mar 17, 2019

Love this movie. So Australian. Masterful use of surfing in the storyline, but itï¿ 1/2(TM)s not a surfing movie. Loved everything about it.

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Abraham R

Feb 13, 2019

A great film which powerfully depicts the transition from childhood to the world of adults and brilliantly interprets Tim Winton's novel.

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Dec 8, 2018

Really enjoyed this. A lot of more under tones going on than i expected...but i had not read anything about it first. Based on true story. Love Simon Baker..always have.

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Hermione W

Dec 1, 2018

A story that deals with complex subjects through the eyes of innocence. Director Simon Baker keeps a light touch on a plot that could have easily gotten bogged down. This trip to the Australian coast in well worth the trip.

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Finn P

Nov 9, 2018

The fine actor Simon Baker makes his directorial and writing debut in the Australian coming-of-age film. To me, the movie had its moments but never seemed to gel into anything substantial. I would say a near miss.

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Anakin M

Sep 15, 2018

Brilliant film! Simon Baker = Australia's finest. Thank you for representing true Australians Simon Baker!!!.. no Aussie gimmicks or over the top Australian accents. Just a quality film! A film that takes you back to the magic of growing up...(and being lucky enough to grow up in Australia and all it has to offer). I think this film has the potential to be an iconic Australian film -imho! So many layers... so much to reflect on....yet presented simply.... great film! Highly recommend..

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Synopsis

In the 1970s, in a remote corner of the Western Australian coast, two teenage boys, Pikelet and Loonie, are hungry for discovery. The pair form an unlikely friendship with Sando, a mysterious older surfer and adventurer who pushes the boys to take risks that will have a lasting and profound impact on their lives.

Director: Simon Baker
Producer: Jamie Hilton, Mark Johnson
Screenwriter: Gerard Lee, Tim Winton
Distributor: FilmRise
Production Co: FilmRise, Screen Australia, Embankment Films, Gran Via Productions, See Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 5, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.1K
Runtime: 1h 55m

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