And Breathe Normally is a 2018 Icelandic drama film directed by Ísold Uggadóttir. The lead roles are played by Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir and Babetida Sadjo. The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and was subsequently released in select theaters and on Netflix.
The film takes place in Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, where Lára, a struggling single mother, works as a border patrol officer at the Keflavik airport. Lára is struggling to make ends meet and take care of her young son, Eldar, while dealing with her own personal issues.
One day, she encounters a refugee named Adja, who is from Guinea-Bissau and seeking asylum in Iceland. Adja has been separated from her daughter and is struggling to navigate the complex and often hostile system of refugee support in Iceland.
Despite their different backgrounds and circumstances, Lára and Adja form a bond as they both navigate the challenges of living on the edge and trying to regain control of their lives. As they help each other out, they become friends and allies, providing each other with much-needed support and understanding.
And Breathe Normally is a poignant and beautifully made film that explores themes of immigration, motherhood, and the power of human connections in a rapidly changing world.