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Breathe Again

Breathe Again

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2022

Director

Raffy Francisco

Runtime

99 minutes

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Breathe Again explores the tension between traditional commitments and the pursuit of personal freedom. It successfully subverts gender hierarchies by giving the female protagonist a significant role in driving the story and power. However, the film's scope is narrow, focusing mainly on heterosexual relationships and the disruption of monogamy. This leaves gaps in representation for LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity. While the film challenges traditional social structures, its focus remains limited.

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Category Breakdown

Does Breathe Again have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or queer relationships.

How does Breathe Again portray gender?

Good

Joanna transitions from a passive role to an active individual with sexual power. She and other female characters exert significant influence over traditionally male-dominated social circles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Breathe Again?

Minimal

The story primarily focuses on interpersonal relationships without providing sufficient information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast.

How does Breathe Again represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative challenges the sanctity of marriage by prioritizing personal freedom over traditional family structures. Infidelity is portrayed as a means of self-discovery rather than a moral failing.

Does Breathe Again include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or sensory disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

  • Subverts traditional gender roles by giving the female protagonist active sexual and physical power.
  • Challenges conventional social structures by framing personal freedom as a transformative force.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationship structures.
  • Does not provide evidence of racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity among the characters.

Official Synopsis

After proposing marriage to Joanna, Paulo takes her to the beach, knowing that she loves swimming. He also encourages her to go free diving while he joins his friends for an exciting ride with his newly acquired heavy bike. One of the riders happens to be a very sultry woman named Vivien. Soon, Paulo finds himself in ecstasy as she gives him a different kind of ride. Meanwhile, Joanna takes free diving lessons from an extremely hot instructor named Robert. Joanna’s repressed sexuality is awakened and boldly lets Robert dive into her.

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