A loner housewife, Yeon, deals with her depression and anger by beginning a passionate affair with a convicted man on death row.

After discovering her husband's infidelity, Yeon visits the prison where a notorious condemned criminal, Jin, is confined.

She has been following the news reports of his numerous suicide attempts.

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports 60% approval for Breath, based on ten critics.

[2] Breath was nominated for the Palme d'Or award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival,[3] although the prize was eventually awarded to the film 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.