Losing someone you love is hard. It’s harder still when you’re trying to reconnect with your family. Family is often what we’re born into, but those bonds can be stretched as we grow, evolve, and lose touch.

His Three Daughters, a new film from Netflix, captures that beautifully. Three sisters—Katie (Carrie Coon), Rachel (Natasha Lyonne), and Christina (Elizabeth Olsen)—have come together as their father is dying. They are family, but it’s clear immediately they’re no longer close. There is a tension that hangs in the air that adds to the grief and difficulty of the situation.

The final vigil is on. There are hospice workers, nurses, and the sisters taking turns sitting with their father and making preparations. Rachel has lived in the apartment for years, caring for her father. And yet, she seems to be at odds with Katie, who is critical of her work and her lifestyle. Meanwhile Christina, the youngest, is awkwardly trying to keep the peace.

Through a combination of grief and confrontation, the sisters are forced to confront the truth of their lives, what brings them together, what divides them, and the swell of grief and loss. It’s a moving portrait of family.

This film was written and directed by Azazel Jacobs, who has a good feel for the world and the story he wants to tell. It’s beautifully constructed with rich scenes that allow for the expansion of the world and the swelling of emotions despite a contained plot and location. It draws you into this story and won’t let you go.

I loved the performances, too. All three actresses give great performances, with each getting a chance to shine in different sequences and creating characters with such distinct personalities and roles in the family. Jay O. Sanders makes a brief appearance as their father in a sequence near the end that puts a beautiful cap on the film.

The final act is beautiful and surprising right up until the credits role. I loved the film and the way it all comes together. It’s worth checking out on Netflix, where it’s now streaming.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.