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Three Daughters

1961Movie2 h 53 min

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A moving, slow-burning comedy movie about history and growing up, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Three stories with three central female characters linking the stories together. The first one concerns an orphan girl who grows attached to the postmaster she is caring for after he teaches her to read and write. The second one is a supernatural tale about a woman obsessed with the jewels her husband buys for her. The final one follows a young man who falls for an unconventional girl from his new village instead of his arranged bride, the daughter of a respectable family.

Feels like

  • Anthology Drama
  • Rural Life
  • Poignant Vignettes
  • Character Study
  • Subtle Romance
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Bengali Cinema
  • Masterful Direction
  • Human Condition

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Satyajit Ray
Written by
Satyajit Ray
Produced by
Anil Choudhury
Music by
Satyajit Ray

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Facts

May 5, 1961 · 2 h 53 min · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Released
May 5, 1961
Runtime
2 h 53 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
Bangla
Made in
India
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Three Daughters?"

Questions about Three Daughters

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Where can I stream Three Daughters?

Criterion

In the United States, Three Daughters streams on Criterion. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Three Daughters worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Three Daughters okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Three Daughters make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Three Daughters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Three Daughters in English?

Bangla

No, it was made in Bangla.