The Third Person
The Third Person

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The Third Person

Movie
29 min
Persian

A patient runs away from a mental asylum in Iran’s northern forests, and the units of two nearby police stations look for him on the roads.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users55%
Director: Paul HaggisGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

The film intertwines the stories of three couples in different cities: a writer struggling with writer's block in Paris, a businessman in Rome attempting to save his daughter, and an American couple in New York dealing with betrayal and secrets. As their narratives unfold, the connections between them become increasingly apparent, revealing complex layers of love, loss, and redemption.

Critical Reception

The Third Person received largely negative reviews from critics, who often found the film's narrative structure convoluted and its emotional impact lacking. While some praised the performances of the ensemble cast, many felt the interconnected storylines were underdeveloped and failed to resonate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Overly complicated and emotionally detached narrative.

  • Performances are decent but can't save a weak script.

  • Fails to connect its disparate storylines effectively.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the ambitious storytelling and strong performances, while others found the plot confusing and the film's melodrama overwhelming.

Fun Fact

Director Paul Haggis stated that he was inspired by the idea of being unable to escape the consequences of one's actions, which led him to develop the interconnected storylines of 'The Third Person'.

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