Just a Breath Away

Just a Breath Away

Don't breathe. Don't stop.

Directed by Daniel Roby

Produced by Quad Productions, Section 9

201890 min6.3 / 10

A tense survival thriller centered on a family's struggle to endure a catastrophic natural disaster, balancing intimate human bonds against existential dread.

When a deadly mist engulfs Paris, people find refuge in the upper floors of the buildings. With no information, no electricity and hardly any supplies, Mathieu, Anna and their daughter Sarah try to survive the disaster.

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  • Is Just a Breath Away scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Just a Breath Away sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Just a Breath Away end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Just a Breath Away easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Just a Breath Away violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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