In the seemingly perfect life of bestselling children's author Julie Davis, a profound and private struggle rages beneath the surface. Portrayed with raw vulnerability by Amanda Seyfried, Julie is a new mother and wife to her supportive husband Ethan, played by Finn Wittrock, who grapples with the crushing weight of depression after a recent crisis. Directed and written by Amy Koppelman, this intimate drama follows Julie as she attempts to piece her world back together for the sake of her young son, navigating the well-meaning but often overwhelming concerns of her family, including her mother played by Amy Irving. As she returns to the public eye to promote her latest book, the pressure to perform happiness and the haunting echoes of her inner turmoil create a gripping central conflict. With a powerful supporting cast including Jennifer Carpenter and Paul Giamatti, "A Mouthful of Air" is a poignant and unflinching exploration of the fragile line between coping and collapsing, painting a tender portrait of a woman fighting to find air in a world that feels suffocating.