Three Birthdays (2025) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

2025 · 1 h 30 m · English

Directed by

Jane Weinstock

Starring

Gus Birney, Dolly Wells, Jasmine Batchelor, Guy Burnet, Crystal Swann, Uly Schlesinger

Bobbie is determined to lose her virginity by her 17th birthday, but her actions lead to more significant consequences. This serious, humorous, and intimate film follows a liberal, academic family in 1970 as they navigate the contradictions of the sexual revolution against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. When Bobbie uncovers her mother's infidelity, she reacts with fury, triggering a series of confrontations that forces her parents to confront their own insecurities as successful intellectuals. Secrets are revealed and hopes are dashed as each family member experiences their birthdays. The film culminates on a day of national reckoning, exploring the intersection of personal struggles and political upheaval.