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A Mouthful of Air

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A Mouthful of Air

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Summary

Julie Davis writes bestselling children's books about unlocking fears, but has yet to unlock her own. When her daughter is born, that trauma is brought to the fore, and with it, a crushing battle to survive. Drama, starring Amanda Seyfried, Finn Wittrock and Paul Giamatti

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Trevor Johnston

A young mother attempts suicide shortly after the birth of her first child, and her recovery is affected by an unexpected second pregnancy in this domestic drama. Postpartum depression is a difficult subject matter to tackle, yet there is real empathy to this film from writer/director Amy Koppelman. In adapting her own 2003 novel, Koppelman reflects upon her past mental health challenges, with Amanda Seyfried giving a subtle yet affecting performance as her stricken, volatile protagonist. Unfortunately, Koppelman shows a fuzzy grasp of certain plot details and decided caution in upping the dramatic ante. A few wobbles notwithstanding, though, we're still presented with a responsible yet troubling cautionary tale about the insidious nature of depression, which opens with a warning caption that the film could prove difficult viewing for those still struggling with the condition.

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Cast

rolenameJulieAmanda SeyfriedEthanFinn WittrockLucyJennifer CarpenterBobbi DavisAmy IrvingDr SylvesterPaul GiamattiRachel DavisBritt Robertson

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rolenameDirectorAmy Koppelman

Details

Released on

2023-05-22

Languages

English

Guidance

Distressing themes, swearing.

Formats

Colour

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