Inez & Doug & Kira

"Inez & Doug & Kira" in some ways is a modern-day version of "Jules and Jim", except here it's two women and one man, with the difficult subjects of alcoholism and bipolar mental illness at the forefront. It's a story that stays with you, told via two timelines focusing on Doug and Inez, and Inez's sister, Kira. They both fall in love with Doug. Inez is an enigma and a mystery, a character we see via the others she comes into contact with (brilliantly portrayed by actress Tawny Cypress). The movie does not pull any punches and this is difficult subject matter, but it's presented in such an honest and intimate way that I found myself admiring its journey. Beautiful cinematography throughout, and a triumph for indie filmmaking.

This is an emotionally moving and satisfying film about characters dealing with love, grief, and the bonds between sisters and spouses. The three lead performances are strong especially Tawny Cypress and Talia Thiesfield as sisters with an intimate bond that feels realistic and deeply-experienced. These are intelligent characters who have to process their shared history with each other. This makes their actions, and story, feel all the more touching and poignant. The filmmaking is likewise strong and doesn't distract from the emotional core of the story. Especially beautiful is the subtle score and the softly-lit cinematography. The setting of this film is intimate but the emotional scale is universal.

I was deeply pulled into this story from the stupendous acting performances, perfect casting, life-like writing, beautiful cinematography, great editing and emotional score. The character and relationship development and acting was so strong that I cared about the characters and could feel what they felt. As a result I had to see how the story of these 3 unfolded and was invested from beginning to end. It was well worth the investment. Inez & Doug & Kira is a truly great film that I highly recommend to anyone interested in a moving psychological drama. This one will stay with you after you watch it.

Compelling story from start to finish. Challenging material to handle delicately, but they did a good job with the tough subject matter. I cared about the characters and was engrossed the whole time.

This film was surprising, kind of exactly what I needed right now. I want to be productive and efficient but need time to me, to read or lounge in front of the tv. Tomorrow is another day. This was not what I expected: a funny, current story that works a bit like a mystery or thriller but really is candid conversation about mental health. It is even beautiful shot and presented, which I appreciate. Would def recommend. Not too long or short, and strong performances.