Learning to Breathe Under Water

An eight-year-old boy named Leo struggles to navigate his unusual circumstances, finding solace in imaginary realms. His closest companion is a massive shark structure created by his artist father on the roof of their home. The boy's perspective shifts when a lively au pair encourages him to leave his fantasies behind and embrace the unpredictability of the real world.

This family drama was directed by Rebekah Fortune, following her 2017 film Just Charlie. The screenplay was written by Richard Brabin and produced by Jack Tarling and Patrick O'Neill. The movie features Ezra Carlisle in the lead role of Leo, supported by Rory Kinnear as Peter, Maria Bakalova as Anya, and Declan Conlon as Cormac. It is a co-production involving companies from the Netherlands Antilles, United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands, including Shudder Films, KeyFilm, and Wildcard Productions. The film has a total runtime of 95 minutes.