One Deep Breath (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, One Deep Breath is a drama and romance film directed by Antony Hickling, running about 63 minutes. “Love is a Danger Zone. You better take One Deep Breath.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Eros and Thanatos. One deep breath: this is what Maël might need to cope with his partner Adam's suicide, a tragic event that, apart from great sorrow, has caused him to have a physical breakdown. He is troubled by his doubts about his lover's last drastic act, by how he put an end to his life and to their difficult relationship. But his grief turns into anger when he discovers that Adam had a secret long-term relationship with a woman called Patricia: he digs deep into his own memories, recollecting past events and eventually meeting his rival. On her part, Patricia will have to face unexpected dangers. A claustrophobic melodrama, with an unstructured and evocative narrative style. Here, South African director Antony Hickling, 34, confirms his visionary talent and ability to adopt a fresh point of view on queer cinema. All the performers are strictly gay and transgender, including Manuel Blanc, who was once André Téchiné's muse.

Who’s in it. One Deep Breath stars Manuel Blanc, Thomas Laroppe, Stéphanie Michelini and André Schneider, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, One Deep Breath sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Deep Breath page.

If you liked it. Fans of One Deep Breath tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.