Breathless Summer (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2012, Breathless Summer is a drama series.
What it’s about. A 19-year-old girl burdened by a cruel destiny, a 41-year-old man living in atonement, and a forbidden love that cannot be accepted by the people around them. Breathless Summer is as much a social drama as it is a love story. Takei plays said girl who learns that her mother never recorded her birth in their family register. While falling into despair after finding out the secret about her birth yet wholeheartedly trying to live to regain "herself", she happens to run into a former journalist who is suffering from a deep scar in his heart himself. Although they could be father and daughter, they start to develop much stronger feelings for each other, a love forbidden by society.
Who’s in it. Breathless Summer stars Emi Takei as 谷崎玲, Yosuke Eguchi as 树山龙一郎, Fuka Koshiba as 谷崎麻央 and Jun Kaname as 鲇川宏基, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Breathless Summer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breathless Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breathless Summer tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breathless Summer (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breathless Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breathless Summer worth watching?
- Breathless Summer holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breathless Summer?
- Breathless Summer stars Emi Takei, Yosuke Eguchi, Fuka Koshiba, Jun Kaname and Kinya Kitaoji.
- When was Breathless Summer released?
- Breathless Summer was released in 2012.