Director: Robert Altman
Actors: Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Janice Rule
PlotSet in a dusty, desolate town in the Californian desert, a timid young woman begins working at a health spa for the elderly. She becomes fixated on her confident, chatty coworker, an endlessly talkative young woman who relishes the spotlight. Their odd friendship blossoms, with the shy newcomer looking up to her colleague as a role model, obsessively shadowing her in the hope of learning the secret to her vivacious persona. The two women share a peculiar bond marked by a blend of awe, envy, and curiosity.
As their relationship develops, they encounter another woman, a pregnant, aloof mural artist who lives in the same apartment complex. The artist's silent, enigmatic presence and her unsettling artwork add a layer of mystery to the dynamic between the two main characters. The narrative follows the interweaving of the lives of the three women, with their contrasting personalities setting the stage for a deep exploration of identity, relationships, and the human psyche within the sparse backdrop of their shared environment.
MoreWriters: Robert Altman, Patricia Resnick
Release Date: 29 Apr 1977
Runtime: 124 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
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'3 Women' shines as a unique, enigmatic cinema gem amidst blockbuster era; worthy exploration with its quirks.
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