Barely Breathing
“After an awkward masturbation accident, Sai is guilted into moving back in with his father, forcing them to bridge the chasm left by the death of Sai's mother years prior.”
Synopsis
'Barely Breathing' is a dark comedy about Sai, who is guilted into moving in with his father and stepmother after an embarrassing autoerotic asphyxiation (AEA) accident. In order to get his dad off his back, Sai begins "hanging" with an AEA support group filled with lovable misfits - but humor can only hide so much. As Sai begins to get comfortable, the distance between him and his father grows deeper, forcing the family to cope with the loss of Sai's mother ten years prior.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Neal Reddy
- Original Title
- Barely Breathing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Respectful Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Evans
Neal Reddy
Madison McKamey, Jacob Hale
Derek Evans, Taylor Glazier
Alina Lia, Neal Reddy, Jamie Flanagan, Derek Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Madison McKamey
Director of Photography
Derek Evans
Director
Alina Lia
Producer
Jacob Hale
Director of Photography
Derek Evans
Editor
Taylor Glazier
Editor
Jamie Flanagan
Producer
Tennison Barry
Stunt Coordinator
Neal Reddy
Writer
Derek Evans
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barely Breathing
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What is Barely Breathing about?
'Barely Breathing' is a dark comedy about Sai, who is guilted into moving in with his father and stepmother after an embarrassing autoerotic asphyxiation (AEA) accident. In order to get his dad off his back, Sai begins "hanging" with an AEA support group filled with lovable misfits - but humor can only hide so much. As Sai begins to get comfortable, the distance between him and his father grows deeper, forcing the family to cope with the loss of Sai's mother ten years prior.
Who directed Barely Breathing?
Barely Breathing was directed by Derek Evans.
Who stars in Barely Breathing?
The principal cast of Barely Breathing includes Neal Reddy, Anil Bajaj, Lindsay Bytof, Gunner Willis, Vas Sanchez.
When was Barely Breathing released and how long is it?
Barely Breathing was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barely Breathing?
Barely Breathing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).