''Breath'' () is the fourteenth feature film by South Korean director Kim Ki-duk.

Plot

A loner housewife, Yeon, deals with her depression and anger by beginning a passionate affair with a convicted man on death row. After discovering her husband's infidelity, Yeon visits the prison where a notorious condemned criminal, Jin, is confined. She has been following the news reports of his numerous suicide attempts. Despite knowing Jin's crimes, Yeon treats him like an old lover and puts all her efforts into his happiness, even though she doesn't know him.

Cast

* Chang Chen - Jang Jin * Park Ji-a - Yeon * Ha Jung-woo - Yeon's husband * Kang In-hyeong - Young prisoner * Kim Ki-duk - Prison warden

Reception

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reports 60% approval for ''Breath'', based on ten critics. ''Breath'' was nominated for the Palme d'Or award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, although the prize was eventually awarded to the film '' 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days''. The film grossed a total of $624,947 internationally."''Breath''"
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References

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at Festival de Cannes {{DEFAULTSORT:Breath (2007 Film) 2007 films 2007 independent films South Korean independent films South Korean drama films Films about capital punishment Films about infidelity Films about suicide Films shot in Seoul Films directed by Kim Ki-duk Sponge Entertainment films 2000s Korean-language films South Korean prison films 2000s prison drama films 2007 drama films 2000s South Korean films