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His Three Daughters

His Three Daughters

Drama · Comedy · 2024

Emotions run high when three estranged sisters reunite in a cramped New York City apartment to watch over their ailing father during his final days.

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His Three Daughters

2024 Drama · Comedy 1h 44m

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6.8 / 10

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Emotions run high when three estranged sisters reunite in a cramped New York City apartment to watch over their ailing father during his final days.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Azazel Jacobs

Written by

Azazel Jacobs

Carrie Coon

Carrie Coon

Katie

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne

Rachel

Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen

Christina

Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders

Vincent

Jovan Adepo

Jovan Adepo

Benji

Rudy Galvan

Rudy Galvan

Angel

J

Jose Febus

Victor

Court is in session

Put His Three Daughters on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.