Breath of Life (1991 film)

Breath of Life is a 1991 drama film directed by Michael Rhodes and starring William Hootkins, John Quentin, and Ewan Bailey. The film tells the story of a group of volunteers who travel to Romania to help orphanages shortly after the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which ousted Nicolae Ceaușescu. The film focuses on the grim realities of institutionalized children in the post-revolutionary environment and the challenges faced by those trying to provide aid. It explores themes of hope, despair, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. The film aims to expose the conditions within the Romanian orphanages and the lasting impact of the Ceaușescu regime’s policies on its children.