You are here:

Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family

Name: Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family
Director: Susan Kaplan
Released: 2005
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2005

Director

Susan Kaplan

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family investigates how individuals shape their social realities. By focusing on a polyamorous triad, the documentary challenges the traditional monogamous, heterosexual family unit. The film effectively explores the complexities of queer relationships and non-traditional family structures. However, the lack of specific data on racial, ethnic, and disability representation limits a comprehensive assessment of the film’s diversity.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on a romantic relationship between Sam and Steven, exploring the complexities of queer desire and non-monogamous relationships. It challenges traditional heterosexual models.

How does Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family portray gender?

Good

The film disrupts traditional gender hierarchies through a domestic arrangement centered on emotional connections. Samantha is shown as an equal partner in the trio, not a submissive one.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family?

Minimal

The provided information does not offer enough evidence to assign a score. While set in New York City, the racial or ethnic identities of the subjects are not mentioned.

How does Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques the nuclear family and monogamous marriage by presenting a trio union as a visionary lifestyle. It emphasizes personal fulfillment and secular communal structures.

Does Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in the provided context.

Present on Screen

Explores queer desire and non-monogamous relationships
Subverts traditional gender hierarchies and patriarchal dominance
Critiques the conventional nuclear family model

Limited or Absent

Lacks information on racial and ethnic representation
No data on disability or neurodivergence

Official Synopsis

In his early twenties, Sam Cagnina, oldest son of a Mafia hit man, meets Steven, a handsome 19-year old college student and they fall in love. Then, after a few years Sam offers Steven a "visionary" idea. What if they could find a woman who would fall in love with both of them and agree to live in a "trio" relationship? They spend the next 7 years dating and looking for that special woman. Finally, they meet Samantha, a young, struggling actress. THREE OF HEARTS explores this very unique trio union as they negotiate their living arangements, fall in love and open one of the hottest wellness centres in New York City. Everyone who comes in contact with them is never quite sure how the relationship works. But the one thing which seems certain is their love for each other.

How are these scores produced? →