Breathless (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, Breathless is a drama and crime film directed by Yang Ik-june, running about 130 minutes. “The world is like shit and blood hurt so bad. but here is the man who touches your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sang-hoon is a lowlife gangster, a debt collector exercising thuggish ways to collect his money. The recipient of nothing but anger since his childhood, he expresses himself through violence. When he finally encounters someone who can stand up to him, feisty school-girl Yoon-hee they become unlikely friends.
Who’s in it. Breathless stars Yang Ik-june as Sang-hoon, Kim Kkob-bi as Yeon-hee, Lee Hwan as Young-jae and Park Jeong-soon as Seung-cheol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Breathless has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on MUBI. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breathless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breathless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breathless (2009)?
- In CA, Breathless is available to stream on MUBI. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breathless worth watching?
- Breathless holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breathless?
- Breathless stars Yang Ik-june, Kim Kkob-bi, Lee Hwan, Park Jeong-soon and Lee Seung-yeon.
- When was Breathless released?
- Breathless was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.