A Mouthful of Air

A Mouthful of Air

One breath at a time.

R 2021 · 105 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

Julie is a new mom and children's book author, who escapes into the bright Crayola-colored world of her creation in order to leave behind the darkness caused by her post-partum depression.

Directed by Amy Koppelman · Written by Amy Koppelman

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