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Marc Beaulieu is an ordinary accountant whose quiet routine is upended when a chance meeting drags him into a complicated romance with two sisters. The attraction grows as he discovers contrasting sides of their lives and personalities, making him feel drawn to both Sylvie, the composed elder sister, and Sophie, the impulsive younger one. What begins as a seemingly manageable affair evolves into a delicate tangle of affection, secrecy, and competing loyalties. The film avoids sensational twists, instead watching how desire reshapes trust and tests the boundaries of family and friendship. The picture keeps the surprises close to the chest and places its faith in mood, subtle dialogue, and the quiet ache of a love that refuses to stay simple. The film trusts atmosphere and character expressions more than overt drama.

Directed by Benoît Jacquot from a script by Julien Boivent and Jacquot, Trois cœurs arrived in 2014 as a restrained French romance and drama. It features a powerhouse quartet of performers, with Charlotte Gainsbourg, Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve and Benoît Poelvoorde delivering nuanced, intimate performances.

Box office details are not widely reported; the film had a modest release in France and selected international markets. Its appeal rests on the director's reputation and the high profile cast rather than mass audience reach.

Not a blockbuster, the film stands out for bringing together three generations of acclaimed French actors to explore longing and ethical tension with restraint. The performances by Gainsbourg, Mastroianni, and Deneuve sparked discussion about aging desire and how a sisterly bond can shape a romance.

Critical response highlighted the film's understated mood and Jacquot's careful direction. It treats fidelity, choice, and moral ambiguity with sensitivity, showing how attraction can ripple through relationships and test personal ethics without melodrama or gimmickry.