Director Lynn Shelton and actor Mark Duplass reunite in the recently released Your Sister's Sister, the first time the pair has worked together following 2009's indie hit Humpday.  Since then, Duplass has become a star on cable series The League while Shelton has directed episodes of Mad Men and New Girl.  In a year filled with big-budget action movies and sequels, Your Sister’s Sister easily stands out as one of the greatest films of 2012.

Jack (Duplass) struggles with life more than a year after the death of his brother.  Iris (Emily Blunt), a close friend and his brother’s ex, suggests to Jack that he should spend some time alone at her family’s isolated cabin to sort through his life.  Upon arrival, Jack discovers Iris’ sister Hannah (Rosemarie DeWitt) has been living at the cabin after a recent breakup with her long-time girlfriend.  They bond with alcohol, unexpected events take place, and Iris shows up the following morning leaving all three to deal with a multitude of complicated emotions.

Shot in only 12 days, Your Sister’s Sister was filmed in an improvisational style that has become a trademark of Duplass’ work.  All three leads are wonderful, particularly DeWitt who would be receiving Oscar nomination buzz in a perfect world.  Duplass is that rare actor capable of conveying emotional depth with one questioning glance.  You would believe that Blunt and DeWitt have known each other for years as they masterfully portray unconditional love between sisters who can press each other’s buttons at the drop of a hat.  I would also be remiss if I failed to mention Mike Birbiglia’s short role at the onset that sets the stirring tone for the remainder of the film.