Just a Breath Away

A scientist and devoted mother, Anna fights tirelessly for a cure while shielding her daughter Sarah from the ferocious fog. She remains calm under pressure, coordinating supplies and medical care even as the city collapses around them. Her resolve masks a growing fear for her family’s safety.

A determined father who defies danger to reach his family, Mathieu breaks into the neighbor’s apartment for supplies and later struggles to survive the treacherous streets. He makes moral compromises under pressure, driven by love for his wife and daughter. His courage is tempered by the cost of every risky choice.

A bright, stubborn girl with a total autoimmune allergy who must live inside a sealed bubble. She demonstrates resilience and curiosity, adapting to the fragile technology that keeps her alive. Her bond with Noé and her parents sustains the family through the darkest hours.

An elderly neighbor who provides a fragile anchor in the storm. He shares the apartment above the fog and becomes a symbol of the fragile humanity that persists despite chaos. His and Colette’s presence highlights the human cost of survival in a city under siege.

Lucien’s partner, a steady presence who faces the end with quiet dignity. She anchors the family’s memories and offers practical support as the group navigates the perilous city above the fog. Her resilience mirrors the stubborn hope of many survivors.

A friend of Sarah who also carries the same syndrome, living in the hills with her own bubble. She becomes a crucial link in the plan to keep Sarah safe and to share the burden of caregiving across a wider network. Her presence illustrates how community can emerge amid isolation.

Sarah’s boyfriend who shares her illness, embodying hope for a future where the disease’s limits can be conquered. He appears as a beacon of resilience and mutual care in a devastated city. Their reunion frames the potential for life and love to persevere beyond catastrophe.

A figure of authority who becomes an obstacle in the fight for scarce resources. His control over access to supplies forces Mathieu to make a fateful decision. He embodies the moral ambiguities that emerge when order breaks down.