Speaking toIndieWire, Jacobs explains how and why he developed a special language for Katie and Christina.

It was something Id seen with siblings before but not something I ever had.

I didnt know how it was said… She’s closer in age to Katie, yet the two are estranged and often fight.

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For a second, I wondered if I hadn’t been paying enough attention to what they were saying.

However, upon realizing what was going on, I soon saw the brilliance behind the decision.

Because of that, we are left to piece together a picture of their histories.

Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen look at something off camera while sitting at the kitchen table in His Three Daughters

The made-up language between Coon and Olsen’s characters hints at their upbringing.

The film explores themes of sisterhood, forgiveness, and the intricate dynamics of familial relationships.

Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon sit at a kitchen table and look toward the camera in His Three Daughters

His Three Daughters is a 2023 drama film directed by Azazel Jacobs. The story centers on three sisters, portrayed by Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne, who reunite in their childhood home to care for their terminally ill father. As they navigate the emotional complexities of their father’s final days, the sisters confront unresolved issues and deep-seated family tensions. The film explores themes of sisterhood, forgiveness, and the intricate dynamics of familial relationships.

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