Three of Hearts


1h 35m 2004

Brief Synopsis

Trinogomous? Marriage-a-trois? Monogamy, but with more than one person? How does one talk about the unusual relationship between Sam, Samantha and Steven? In his early twenties, Sam Cagnina, the oldest son of a mafia hit man, meets Steven, a handsome 19-year-old college student and they fall in love

Film Details

Also Known As
Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
ThinkFilm

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Trinogomous? Marriage-a-trois? Monogamy, but with more than one person? How does one talk about the unusual relationship between Sam, Samantha and Steven? In his early twenties, Sam Cagnina, the oldest son of a mafia hit man, meets Steven, a handsome 19-year-old college student and they fall in love. Soon Sam, with charisma and energy to spare, gets an idea. "Hey, wouldn't it be great to bring a woman into the relationship!?" Steven, being an easygoing guy, agrees. They spend the next seven years dating and looking for a woman they could both fall in love with, who would agree to live in a "trio" relationship. Finally, they know they've found that special someone else when they meet Samantha, a Toronto ex-pat, struggling as an actress in New York City. Sam meets Samantha, and they fall in love. Samantha meets Steven and they fall in love too. The "trio," as they are affectionately called, begin their journey. Nine years later, Sam, Samantha and Steven are going to have a baby; regarding the baby only one thing seems certain: he/she will have an "S" name. This unique union is explored further as they negotiate their living arrangements, have children and open one of the hottest wellness centers in New York.

Film Details

Also Known As
Three of Hearts: A Postmodern Family
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
ThinkFilm

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Outfest Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Documentary Feature at the 2005 Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

Released in United States Fall October 19, 2005

Released in United States July 2005

Released in United States June 12, 2006

Released in United States June 2005

Released in United States November 18, 2005

Released in United States on Video March 14, 2006

Released in United States September 2004

Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (Documentary Competition) July 7-18, 2005.

Shown at SILVERDOCS:AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival June 14-18, 2005

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 9-18, 2004.

Scheduled to air in USA on Bravo Network June 12, 2006.

Released in United States on Video March 14, 2006

Released in United States June 2005 (Shown at SILVERDOCS:AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival June 14-18, 2005)

Released in United States June 12, 2006

Released in United States July 2005 (Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (Documentary Competition) July 7-18, 2005.)

Released in United States September 2004 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 9-18, 2004.)

Released in United States Fall October 19, 2005

Released in United States November 18, 2005 (Los Angeles)