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Threesome
The childhood of three friends, Ilya, Yacob, and Pavel, was spent in the innkeeper's house. Their three destinies are similarly unhappy. Yakob died of tuberculosis, Ilya, after robbing a merchant, committed suicide. And Pavel, who let the woman he loved join a brothel, can no longer be happy.
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Plot Summary
A young man, struggling with his sexuality and feeling ostracized by his family, seeks solace and understanding in a secluded setting. He finds himself drawn into a complicated relationship with two women, leading to emotional turmoil and self-discovery.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its attempt to tackle complex themes for its time, while others found its narrative to be melodramatic and its exploration of sexuality to be somewhat superficial. Audience reception was similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its daring subject matter for the era.
Criticized for a screenplay that felt underdeveloped.
Acting performances were noted as a mixed bag, with some standing out.
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Fun Fact
The film's exploration of bisexuality and ménage à trois was considered quite progressive and controversial for a mainstream Hollywood release in 1970.
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