What a simple, mature and beautiful movie. No unnecessary "filmy" drama. Highly recommend.

It is always a pleasure to see a cinematographer turned director. Avinash Arun did this well in Killa and repeated that even better in Three of Us. Shailaja is diagnosed with dementia which is in its early stages. Before she loses her memories, she wants to go back to her childhood village in Konkan, Maharashtra. There she meets with her childhood sweetheart. The plot is this much. But that allows for a nuanced execution. The screenplay can take its time. The camera can stay on and steady for longer durations. Avinash has thanked Chaitanya Tamhane at the start. The meditative use of a steady camera reminded me of Chaitanya's films Court and The Disciple. While the movie says three of us, there is a fourth very important cast member, Konkan. It is exquisitely shot on all occasions. There is a moment where an old man gives directions to the couple, and his purpose is fulfilled, but still, there is a passing shot of him sitting reading a newspaper with the backdrop of early morning shuttered down shops. Moments like this highlight how it is a cinematographer's film. I think with the vast changes happening in landscapes of cities and villages alike, such movies capture and seal the essence of the times for future generations to look at and admire. Take the Kolkata of Piku for example. There are scenes when Amitabh is riding a bicycle in the bylanes of the city and those are now immortalised in the film. I wish more and more filmmakers give significant attention to the Mise-en-scène of a film and spend some frames on worldbuilding. The plot isn't complicated. There are insecurities of the husband, the bafflement of the high school sweetheart. And at the centre of it, it's Shailaja seeking closure before things go out of her memory. There is a philosophical scene where she goes to meet an unnamed woman. This is one of the best highlights of personal fears, closure, holding on to the past, and forgiving yourself. Loved the execution and dialogue of it. Varun Grover and Shoaib Zulfi Nazeer have done brilliant work with the script. The scene I referenced above and a few lines on the giant wheel hit like a truck. They made me introspective and even made me shout an expletive. The content is especially insightful when the characters open up. Even the chemistry between supporting cast members comes out very well because of this diligent writing. All the leads are amazing in portrayals of the roles, but I think it was a deliberate choice to cast non-Marathi people to give it a wider appeal beyond being regional cinema. Shefali has portrayed Shailaja amazingly well, and the same goes for Swanand and Jaideep. Some names like Sukanya Kulkarni and Ila Bhate come to mind for the role of Shailaja as well. Again, nothing to take away from Shefali's amazing performance of Shailaja, but there are scenes where she appears somewhat out of place. Her slow loss of memory does not come out prominently barring a few scenes either. Alokananda Dasgupta's music is good in a way that allows the location details to come in. There is a scene where these three are walking by a temple and a chanting of shloks is going on. This chanting comes in prominently and further cements the location details of the film. The music never overpowers even when the emotions rise. Overall, it was an amazing experience to watch this film. I am thankful that it is made. I am thankful that Konkan is forever immortalised this way too. Absolutely recommended and my best wishes for all future projects of Avinash Arun.

It's a fantastic movie! The acting is superb, and the cinematography is unparalleled!

It's genuine, warm, mature and understated. The poetic cinematography adds a beautiful layer to the storytelling and along with the outstanding performances, they make this simple yet profound explanation into the idea of memories, identity, love and life into one highly satisfying journey. Every moment is allowed to breathe, inviting you to immerse into the emotions. Just loved the Ferris wheel sequence. Shefali and Jaideep were a treat to watch. Their eyes speak volumes and their honest smile was to convey their longing thoughts. Wished few aspects were explored more, nevertheless it ends up a heartfelt watch.