Breathing In

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Second Anglo-Boer War, 'Breathing In' is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the complexities of human relationships and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. The film is set in 1901, South Africa, where the war is ravaging the landscape and leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. As the war intensifies, the story focuses on the small home of a woman, Emily, and her young daughter, Lily. Emily, a beautiful and resourceful woman, has been surviving on her own since the war began, having lost her husband in one of the initial skirmishes. With the help of her resourceful daughter, she has managed to eke out a living in the harsh environment, relying on her wit and cunning to stay one step ahead of the enemy. However, Emily's life takes a dramatic turn when a wounded General, Oswald, seeks refuge in her home. Oswald, a high-ranking officer in the British Army, is struggling to come to terms with the devastating losses he has witnessed during the war. As he settles into Emily's home, he begins to notice that something is off about the two women. Emily, in particular, seems to be hiding secrets, and the General can't quite put his finger on what it is that's bothering him. As Oswald becomes more comfortable in Emily's home, he starts to exhibit behavior that suggests a deep mental instability. He is plagued by vivid nightmares and flashbacks to the war, and his mood swings make it difficult for Emily and Lily to know how to react. Despite this, the women are kind and welcoming, offering Oswald food, shelter, and a listening ear. However, as Oswald spends more time with Emily and Lily, he begins to notice strange occurrences that make him increasingly suspicious. Doors creak open by themselves, and Lily seems to be able to disappear and reappear at will. The General's paranoia grows as he starts to suspect that Emily and Lily are playing a sinister trick on him. As tensions escalate, Oswald becomes convinced that Emily and Lily are cold-blooded killers who have lured him into their home with ulterior motives. He starts to question his own sanity, wondering if the trauma of the war has left him shell-shocked and unable to distinguish reality from illusion. As the days pass, Oswald becomes increasingly consumed by his own paranoia. He starts to investigate Emily and Lily, snooping around the house and questioning them relentlessly. Despite their protests of innocence, Oswald becomes convinced that they are plotting against him. In a stunning twist, the film reveals that Emily and Lily are indeed hiding secrets, but not quite in the way Oswald had imagined. They are, in fact, vampires, who have been living in the small town for centuries, preying on the fear and vulnerability of the war-weary soldiers. Oswald, with his own unstable mental state, is the perfect victim for their sinister wiles. As Oswald's discovery sets off a chain of events, the film hurtles towards a deadly confrontation. Emily and Lily must use all their cunning and resources to keep Oswald from revealing their true nature to the world. In a desperate bid to silence him, they are forced to confront their darker selves and confront the monstrous nature of their own survival. As the war rages on outside, the battle for survival takes center stage in Emily's home. 'Breathing In' is a chilling exploration of the darker side of human nature, where the lines between reality and illusion are constantly blurred. It's a thrilling, spine-tingling movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.