Details
BREATHING UNDERWATER tells the story of Emma, who is whisked away in the dead of night, covered in bruises and unexpectedly pregnant. As she grapples with her pregnancy and her emotional shackles to her husband Marc, Emma rediscovers lost facets of herself through her unlikely camaraderie and strife with the women and children of the shelter. Individual traumas intertwine and despite their differences, a delicate sisterhood emerges as they push one another to fight for their self-worth and independence.
Accolades
Critics
...'Touching, true to life and captivating... a mosaic of true stories told by women...'
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Meet the Cast
Directors
Director's Statement
Throughout the film, Rae Lyn Lee and I worked closely with the crew to create a visual aesthetic that we honestly define as "light despite the darkness." Breathing Underwater is a film of duality, made of suffering, pain, and violence, but also of strength, joy, and above all, hope. The journey of Emma, Khadij, Sascha, and Esperanza is just the beginning of the long journey that women victims of domestic abuse undertake to rebuild their lives. We hope this film will touch hearts, change lives, and encourage audiences to engage in open dialogue and debate.
