Breathe

Breathe tells the story of Jaehee, a twelve-year-old girl with a special yet unorthodox ability to heal those who claim to be possessed. Her father has exploited her gift, readily accepting money from those seeking peace from their...
New Zealand Production
Short 2021 Horror, Drama 13.00 minutes
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A gifted twelve year old, Jaehee uses an unorthodox healing method that propels her into conflict with her overbearing father.
Show Me Shorts Film Festival
Winner DEGANZ Best Editor (Richard Shaw)
2022: Sundance Film Festival – In Competition Midnight Section
Fantasia Film Festival
Overlook Film Festival
2023: Down Under Berlin Film Festival

Directors

Stephen Kang

Producers

Mhairead Connor

Screenplay Writers

Stephen Kang

Cast

Gloria Zhang
Jaehee/Justina
CJ Hwang
Dad
Helena Easton
Helen
Mandy Faulkner
Helen's Mother
Addison Pritchard-Matangi
Talia

Crew

Samantha Dutton | Co-Producer
Tim Flower | DOP
Richard Shaw | Editor
Catherine Ellis | Production Designer
Mike Newport | Composer
Ana van Schie De Pont | Costume Designer

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