The complexities of modern relationships are explored with humor and insight in this thoughtful comedy about a man whose life becomes emotionally entangled with two sisters

Starring Mark Duplass, Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt

The fourth feature from Sundance award-winning filmmaker Lynn Shelton, Your Sister’s Sister is a tale of grief, romance and sibling rivalry that continues to showcase Shelton’s extraordinary ability to portray human stories with remarkable humor, sensitivity and warmth. A year after his brother Tom’s death, Jack (Mark Duplass) is an emotionally unstable slacker. When he makes a scene at a memorial party, Tom’s ex-girlfriend Iris (Emily Blunt) offers up her family cabin on an island in the Pacific Northwest so Jack can seek catharsis in solitude. Once there, however, he runs into Iris’ sister Hannah (Rosemarie DeWitt) — she is reeling from the abrupt end of a seven-year relationship and finding solace in the affable Tom’s unexpected presence, the two bond over a long night of drinking. The blurry evening concludes with an awkward sexual incident made worse by Iris’ sudden presence at the cabin the next morning which sets into motion a twisted tale of ever-complicated relationships. With raw, funny and emotional performances from an all-star cast, Shelton once again honestly explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships while gently poking fun at her characters predicaments. (2011, USA, 90 min, color, 35mm • Director/writer: Lynn Shelton • Cast: Mark Duplass, Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt • 2011 Sundance Film Festival)

“A trio of superb performances guide a plot that pivots on secrets and lies before they fester. Your Sister’s Sister works its way into your head until you can’t stop thinking about it. Relationships are killers, and this tough, tender, deeply satisfying romantic comedy from writer-director Lynn Shelton (Humpday) is also bruisingly funny.” -Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

“Your Sister’s Sister moves far beyond easy conventions, and the rewards are all the richer.” -Lisa Schwarzbaum, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

“A couple of minutes after it’s started, you know you’re in the presence of people who will surprise and delight you.” -Joe Morgenstern, WALL STREET JOURNAL

“It’s a tribute to Shelton and her cast that they’ve made a film about the difficulties of love, friends and family look so easy.” -Ann Hornaday, WASHINGTON POST

“A keenly observed romance whose apparent rough-edged naturalism masks a considerable degree of craft.” -Dana Stevens, SLATE