His Three Daughters is a terrific showcase for all three of its stars with a contained story that's emotionally taxing yet still has so much warmth. It's the ideal run time that allows it to take its time without feeling too slow. There's a generally theatrical feel that comes from its focus on performances and minimal locations which is counterbalanced by how good the technical craft is in ways that are designed to go unnoticed.
Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon are all brilliant in their own way. Natasha Lyonne is initially the most laid back of the group with greater pain and anger revealing itself soon after. Carrie Coon is the most highly strung and Elizabeth Olsen has the most expressive eyes which show all of her anguish. When they argue it's gripping to watch and they're even better when they do come together.
As director, writer and editor Azazel Jacobs displays many talents at once without drawing attention to them. His editing does a great job of making the characters feel further apart than they are when they're at odds and his dialogue feels strained yet tender. Rodrigo Amarante's cinematography is gorgeous with a grain that only adds to the beauty and framing which uses the confined spaces to create memorable moments.
