Three Sisters

2012·Movie
2h 33min
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Three Sisters fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

The masterful new documentary from Wang Bing is an intimate, observational portrait of a peasant family who eke out a humble existence in a small village set against the stunning mountain landscapes of China's Yunnan province.
Chinese DocumentaryObservational CinemaRural PovertyFamily StruggleSocial RealismSlow-PacedIntimate PortraitMountain LandscapeContemporary China

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Three Sisters

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Where can I stream Three Sisters legally?

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Is Three Sisters worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Three Sisters?

2 h 33 min

Three Sisters runs 2 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Three Sisters?

Critics100
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Three Sisters higher (100) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Three Sisters in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in France, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Three Sisters?

5BECHFRCAUS

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