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Breath

Breath  ·  2013, Taiwan
6.3
1,711 ratings
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● Completed 🕑 2013

When long-term friends turned lovers hit a rough patch in their relationship, the presence of a third party threatens to split them up. (Source: Blue at MyDramaList)

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Breath is a poignant Taiwanese short film that dives deep into the fragile, messy reality of long-term love. When Kai and Jay, friends-turned-partners, find themselves suffocating under the weight of routine and unspoken resentments, the arrival of a charming outsider becomes a catalyst for confrontation. This intimate drama captures the quiet heartbreak of drifting apart, the agony of jealousy, and the desperate hope that communication might save what’s breaking. With no easy answers, Breath offers a raw, honest look at a gay couple navigating infidelity and emotional survival. It’s a brief but powerful slice-of-life story that lingers long after the credits roll.

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heart2heart_bl
June 2025
8/10
I felt every awkward silence and longing glance between Kai and Jay. Yes, it's painful to watch them hurt each other, but that's what real love looks like when it's fighting to survive. The ending broke me but also gave me a tiny glimmer of hope. A must-watch for anyone who believes love is worth fighting for.
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plotpolice82
Jan 2026
5/10
The premise is strong, but the execution feels rushed. The third party character is barely developed, and we never really understand why the couple is failing beyond vague 'we've changed' lines. For a short film it's okay, but the emotional payoff felt unearned because the runtime doesn't allow proper buildup.
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lens_and_light
March 2025
7/10
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critical_queer_eye
August 2024
6/10
While I appreciate seeing a gay couple's internal conflict without external homophobia, the film doesn't handle the infidelity with much nuance. The third party is treated more as a plot device than a person, and the emotional manipulation between the leads isn't really examined. It's realistic, but I wish it had questioned the toxic patterns more explicitly.