Breath
(2017)Actor Simon Baker (The Mentalist) helms, co-writes and stars in this surf drama based on Tim Winton's best-selling novel. Set in mid-70s coastal Western Australia.... More
Two teenage boys, hungry for discovery, form an unlikely friendship with a mysterious older adventurer who pushes them to take risks that will have a lasting and profound impact on their lives.Hide
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Directed by Simon Baker (feature debut)
Starring Simon Baker, Elizabeth Debicki, Samson Coulter, Ben Spence, Richard Roxburgh, Rachael Blake, Keegan Peace, Mike Dopud
Written by Gerard Lee, Simon Baker, Tim Winton (based on the novel of the same name by Tim Winton)
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An excellent, thematically complex, emotionally truthful coming of age story, and a truly impressive directorial debut… Full Review
There have been plenty of good surfing documentaries, but very few good dramas about the sport - a short list on which "Breath" instantly earns a prominent spot. Full Review
Like taking a dip in alluring yet choppy surf, as its characters do often, it's equally vivid and calm, swelling with emotion yet still in its approach. Full Review
Observed with warmth and sensitivity, this is a rewarding coming-of-age drama that features terrific performances from two young newcomers in the central roles. Full Review
Simon Baker’s directorial debut is poetic without being pretentious, capturing the natural beauty of the WA coast and the complexity of coming of age. Full Review
Adapting Tim Winton’s acclaimed novel with assurance, affection and a keen understanding of its central search for identity, the measured and moving Breath proves a successful homecoming. Full Review
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