Sin Respiro (2022) -
: The film was written and directed by Régis Blondeau, a veteran cinematographer making his directorial leap.
: Franck Gastambide delivers a stressed, physical performance as Thomas, supported by Simon Abkarian, Michael Abiteboul, and Tracy Gotoas as Naomi. Sin respiro (2022)
(English title: Restless ) is a 2022 French action thriller that hit Netflix as a fast-paced, high-stakes remake of the 2014 South Korean cult classic A Hard Day . Directed by Régis Blondeau in his feature debut, the film transposes the original's dark humor and relentless tension into a gritty French setting, starring Franck Gastambide as a corrupt cop whose life unravels over a single, disastrous night. Plot Summary: A Cover-Up Gone Wrong : The film was written and directed by
: While some critics noted that it follows the original Korean film almost beat-for-beat, Sin respiro was praised for its "solid action" and "decent performances". Reviewers highlighted it as a "decent one-time watch" for fans of gritty cop thrillers, though some found the pacing slower than the 95-minute runtime suggests. Where to Watch Directed by Régis Blondeau in his feature debut,
Sin respiro is currently available for streaming on Netflix , where it was released globally in early 2022.
The story follows Thomas (Gastambide), a lieutenant in the crime division who is already under internal investigation for bribery. While driving to his mother’s funeral, he accidentally strikes and kills a man on a deserted road. In a moment of panic and desperation to protect his career, Thomas decides to hide the body in the last place anyone would look: his own mother’s casket.