HIS THREE DAUGHTERS
Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon, Jovan Adepo, Jay O. Sanders, Rudy Galvan, Jose Febus, Randy Ramos Jr, and Jasmine Bracey
Director: Azazel Jacobs
ADRIANO
His Three Daughters is a mature, heartbreaking, and bittersweet analysis of family and grief that had me blubbering. Azazel Jacobs' writing and direction ground the film to a point of uncomfortable familiarity as it examines its subjects and the past and current trauma they’ve experienced, all of which is anchored by three magnificent performances from Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and especially Natasha Lyonne. The dynamic between the three gives way to something that devastates beyond the central premise in a way that'll make it hard not to hurt your heart at least a little bit.
PAIGE
His Three Daughters is a heartfelt and exquisite film that perfectly conveys the genuine, unadulterated nature of grief and sisterhood. Although the story may seem simple on the surface, it’s writer/director Azazel Jacobs’ razor-sharp, monologue-heavy script and the three riveting performances from Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne that leave such a powerful stamp on this film. By the end, I was moved to tears by this touching story of anticipating grief, and I believe many others will be moved by it as well. If I didn't say it's one of the year's best dramedies, I'd be lying!
This film was reviewed by Adriano as part of Bitesize Breakdown's coverage of the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.