Three Identical Strangers

About Three Identical Strangers

Three Identical Strangers is a 2018 documentary film directed by Tim Wardle and starring Edward Galland, David Kellman, and Robert Shafran. The film explores an extraordinary and staggering turn-of-events where three strangers are reunited by astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different families. The revelations of the shocking secret behind their separation bring them fame but take them on a harrowing journey of self-discovery that changes their lives forever.

Making / Production

The film is produced by Raw, a UK production company, in association with CNN Films and Channel 4. The documentary took four years to finish, with director Tim Wardle citing access to information as the main reason for the lengthy production process.

Actors

• Edward Galland - Featured as himself, Galland gives an emotionally raw portrayal of a man learning the truth about his past.
• David Kellman - Narrates his journey of self-discovery as one of the siblings with a compelling grounded performance.
• Robert Shafran - Portrays himself with an intensity that conveys the emotional turmoil involved in the story's revelations.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being a heartbreaking documentary, the film has often been mistaken for a 'feel-good' human interest story due to its intriguing premise.
• The film includes stylized reenactments in addition to interviews and archival footage.

Awards

Three Identical Strangers won the 2018 Sundance Film Festival's Special Jury Award for Storytelling. It was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary.

Quotes

• "It was like looking at a mirror." - Robert Shafran.
• "We were falling in love with each other." - David Kellman.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's music was composed by Paul Saunderson.
• It features an eerie and suspenseful score that complements the narrative's twists and turns.