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A grungy, edgy rock star famous since he was 12 and a young model, innocent in her ways and just coming into her own. They didn't have much in common, except for fame...and the inability to properly breathe. While Olympia's father does everything to keep her cystic fibrosis under control, his healthy ways won't give her immortality. Meanwhile, Michael has chosen to live life like a fast-burning torch, since he'll be dead soon either way. Will Michael's flamethrower ways destroy Olympia, or will her slow-burning candle save him before it's too late? Olympia's family disapproves of the troublesome rock star, and his bandmates dislike the innocent almost-child who is always around. Their tender romance is found in breathless moments of understanding, of silent gazes and knowing looks. It is about finding beauty even in pain, even when your partner looks their worst. When Michael receives bad news, it tests their romance at new heights. "Unable to Breathe" is a story about love despite the difficulties; about the little things that bring you together even if you are worlds apart. It is about transcending lifestyle, religion, professions - all differences - to be with the one you love. Is it truly till death do us part, or is there something after that can be shared?

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