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A Mouthful of Air
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A Mouthful of Air

2021-10-29 · 105 min · ★ 6.4

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.

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Directors
Amy Koppelman
Production companies
Maven Screen Media, Templeheart Films, Studio Mao, Farcaster Films, Winsome Entertainment, Stage 6 Films, Carte Blanche
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 212,833

Top Cast

Amanda SeyfriedAmanda SeyfriedJulie Davis
Finn WittrockFinn WittrockEthan Davis
Britt RobertsonBritt RobertsonRachel Davis
Jennifer CarpenterJennifer CarpenterLucy
Paul GiamattiPaul GiamattiDr. Sylvester
Amy IrvingAmy IrvingBobbi Davis
Josh HamiltonJosh HamiltonDr. Salzman
Darren GoldsteinDarren GoldsteinKevin
Michael GastonMichael GastonRon
Alysia ReinerAlysia ReinerPam
Logan MacraeLogan MacraeJake
Cate ElefanteCate ElefanteYoung Julie
Fiona GrahamFiona GrahamLindsay
Fedna JacquetFedna JacquetNurse Jackie
Ariana JaliaAriana JaliaLittle Girl
Jared JohnstonJared JohnstonGrocery Store Manager
Juan Carlos HernándezJuan Carlos HernándezTaxi Driver
West DuchovnyWest DuchovnyIce Cream Girl
Monica Eva FosterMonica Eva FosterWaitress
John HerreraHector

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