The Air I Breathe
“The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live.”
Synopsis
A gambler’s bet spiraling into chaos, a gangster's prophetic visions, a pop star’s dark entanglement, a doctor’s desperate race against time to rescue his beloved... Four interconnected stories reveal life unfolding through four emotional pillars — joy, passion, grief, and love.
Top Cast
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Brendan Fraser
Pleasure
Andy Garcia
Fingers
Kevin Bacon
Love
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sorrow
Clark Gregg
Henry
Emile Hirsch
Tony
Forest Whitaker
Happiness
Kelly Hu
Jiyoung
Evan Parke
Danny
Taylor Nichols
Sorrow's Father
Victor Rivers
Eddie
Cecilia Suárez
Allison
Todd Stashwick
Frank
Jon Bernthal
Interviewer
Julie Delpy
Gina
Josh Flaum
Gina's Assistant
Jason Dolley
Young Pleasure
Sasha Pieterse
Young Sorrow
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jieho Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Jieho Lee, Bob DeRosa
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- The Air I Breathe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- NALA Films, Paul Schiff Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jieho Lee
Jieho Lee, Bob DeRosa
Marcelo Zarvos
Walt Lloyd, Jaime Reynoso
Robert Hoffman
Emilio Diez Barroso, Tai Duncan, Bill Johnson, Darlene Caamano Loquet, Christopher S. Pratt
Department Leadership Roster
Jieho Lee
Director
Jieho Lee
Screenplay
Bob DeRosa
Screenplay
Emilio Diez Barroso
Producer
Darlene Caamano Loquet
Producer
Paul Schiff
Producer
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Walt Lloyd
Director of Photography
Robert Hoffman
Editor
Bernardo Trujillo
Production Design
Michele Michel
Costume Design
Julian Bucio
Stunt Coordinator
Kent Johnson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mat Beck
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Air I Breathe
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What is The Air I Breathe about?
A gambler’s bet spiraling into chaos, a gangster's prophetic visions, a pop star’s dark entanglement, a doctor’s desperate race against time to rescue his beloved... Four interconnected stories reveal life unfolding through four emotional pillars — joy, passion, grief, and love.
Who directed The Air I Breathe?
The Air I Breathe was directed by Jieho Lee.
Who stars in The Air I Breathe?
The principal cast of The Air I Breathe includes Brendan Fraser, Andy Garcia, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Clark Gregg.
When was The Air I Breathe released and how long is it?
The Air I Breathe was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Air I Breathe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Air I Breathe was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Air I Breathe?
The Air I Breathe holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).