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Soom (Breath)

Soom (Breath) (2007)

  • 67% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 72% of users liked it
    (3,065 ratings)

Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk returns with his 14th film as a director, a tender romantic drama centering on the unusual relationship between a condemned prisoner and a married female artist. Jin is a convicted killer awaiting execution on Death Row; Yeon is a lonely artist locked in a… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Art House & International, Drama
In Theaters
Apr 29, 2007 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Nick Visser, Seattle Times

    The cinematography is wonderful, but the plot is too vague. There could be a message here, but it's buried too deep to dig out.

  • Ray Bennett, Hollywood Reporter

    [Director Ki-duk] creates some startling images within the curious logic of his tale. It has something to do with inhaling badness and exhaling goodness but those expecting it to make sense shouldn't exactly hold their breath.

  • Derek Elley, Variety

    A typically quirky chamber drama by helmer Kim Ki-duk.

  • Prairie Miller, NewsBlaze

    A surreal convergence of sex, death and erotically charged assisted suicide via asphyxiation, and the weird way that a female object of desire can take your breath away, in more ways than one.

  • Rudy Joggerst, Reel.com

    ...a tender romance between a dejected housewife and a mute death-row prisoner that is surprisingly compassionate and even offers up a few moments of comic relief.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Carlos M


    A great drama in which Kim Ki-Duk explores once again many elements that he has used before in his previous films and he is so much fascinated with, such as love, silence, loneliness and the passage of time. A tender, sensitive story that has to be felt and experienced.

  • Arash X


    Anothe masterwork by Kim Ki-duk, The story is strange but like his other films Soom is filled with magical ideas & impressive moments

  • Saskia D


    It was alright, food for thought I guess :) <div style="width:576px;"><a href="http://www.flixster.com/servlet/embed/photo/link/11277854"><img src="http://www.flixster.com/servlet/embed/photo/11277854.jpg"… More

  • Luke B


    I love the films of Ki-duk Kim so much. Seriously he's fucking amazing. His subtle approach to film making allows to to wallow in his incredible images. His symbolism and lack of dialogue give you a chance to really get involved in the thought process of cinema. Breath is one his… More

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