Breath
“Love Can Take Your Breath Away.”
A condemned prisoner slowly falls in love with the married female artist who decorates his prison cell. Jin is a convicted killer awaiting execution on Death Row; Yeon is a lonely artist locked in a loveless marriage.
Where to watch Breath in United States
KanopyClick a service to open Breath there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Breath streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Breath
Breath is a 2007 Korean-language crime and drama film directed by Kim Ki-duk. The cast is led by Chang Chen, Ha Jung-woo, Park Ji-a. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Breath was produced by Kim Ki Duk Film and Cineclick Asia and made in South Korea. It was released on April 26, 2007.
- Director
- Kim Ki-duk
- Writers
- Kim Ki-duk
- Release date
- April 26, 2007
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Kim Ki Duk Film, Cineclick Asia
Breath cast & crew
Breath was directed by Kim Ki-duk and written by Kim Ki-duk.
The cast features Chang Chen as Jang-jin, Ha Jung-woo as Joo-yeon's Husband, Park Ji-a as Hong Joo-yeon, Kang In-Hyung as Young Prisoner, Kim Ki-duk as Prison Warden, and Lee Joo-suk as Prisoner.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jong-moo Sung and it was produced by Suh Young-joo.
Is Breath worth watching?
Breath holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 117 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Breath is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Breath
In United States, you can stream Breath on Kanopy. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Breath
Chang Chen
Jang-jin
Ha Jung-woo
Joo-yeon's Husband
Park Ji-a
Hong Joo-yeon
Kang In-Hyung
Young Prisoner
Kim Ki-duk
Prison Warden
Lee Joo-suk
Prisoner
Oh Soon-tae
Prisoner
Lim Hyung-kook
Seong-joon
So Jae-Ick
Prison Officer visiting Office
Shin Taek-gi
Taxi Driver
Hwang In-jun
Taxi Driver
Jeon Hae-ryong
Breath — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Breath in United States?
Breath is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Breath on Kanopy?
Yes — Breath is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Breath in?
Breath is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Breath?
Breath runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is Breath rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 117 ratings.
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