The Breath movie poster

The Breath

September 10, 1995 2h 18m 5.5/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1995. The Breath is a drama/mystery film. directed by Kaizo Hayashi. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Juro Kara, Yoshio Harada, and Joyce Ni Shu-Chun

Synopsis

Haida, once a famous private detective, is now down and out and running out of reasons to live. One day, while engaging in a group volunteer project to clean up a river, he loses what's left of his will to live and lets the water carry him away. He ends up rescuing a drowning man who alters his view of life totally. Soon he gets a job investigating the mysterious disappearance of a student who sent her mother a cryptic letter, "Wait a bit, Mother. I'm sending my breath. It will arrive soon."

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 10, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 2h 18m 138 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • For Life Records Inc.
  • Pony Canyon
  • Eizo Tanteisha
  • Atom Cinema

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Breath about?

Haida, once a famous private detective, is now down and out and running out of reasons to live. One day, while engaging in a group volunteer project to clean up a river, he loses what's left of his...

Who directed The Breath?

The Breath was directed by Kaizo Hayashi.

How long is The Breath?

The Breath has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).

When was The Breath released?

The Breath was released on September 10, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Breath?

The main cast of The Breath includes Juro Kara, Yoshio Harada, Joyce Ni Shu-Chun, Haruko Wanibuchi, T.C. Lin.