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Three Days to Go is a 2019 South African film directed by Bianca Isaac. The film follows the story of a dysfunctional family brought together after the sudden hospitalisation of their father. The father, Jaya (Lilette Dubey) is a wealthy businessman who has distanced himself from his family due to his work. However, when Jaya falls into a coma, his three estranged daughters - Gaby (Leeanda Reddy), Roopa (Kajal Bagwandeen), and Shika (Jailoshini Naidoo) - come together to care for him.

Gaby is the eldest daughter, who has had a strained relationship with her father since she chose to marry a white man. Roopa, the middle sister, is unsuccessful in her fashion designing career and suffers from low self-esteem. Shika, the youngest sibling, is a successful lawyer who has distanced herself from her family due to her father's lack of support for her chosen profession.

The movie begins with the sisters coming to terms with their father’s hospitalisation and their complicated family dynamics. Jaya's managing director, David (Zakeeya Patel), comes to check on him but Gaby is on guard and suspects that David may have had a role to play in her father's hospitalisation. The sisters ask David to leave, but they remain suspicious of him, and they vow to find out what really happened to their father.

As the days pass, the sisters are forced to confront their past traumas and misunderstandings, and realise that their father's strict and controlling nature was a result of his love for them. In an attempt to understand their father's love and motives, the sisters go through old family pictures, letters and home videos, and they rediscover their love for each other as well.

Meanwhile, the trio faces obstacles and challenges as they try to deal with their father's failing businesses, and they realise that they may be victims of a fraud. The sisters also find out that their father had a mistress (Jodie Wilson) and they begin to question their father's true character. They are forced to make ethical and challenging decisions that will determine the future of Jaya's businesses and their family's legacy.

The film takes on the sensitive topics of racism, cultural differences, and societal expectations but portrays them in a subtle and realistic manner. Three Days to Go is a heartfelt and emotional story with moments of humor that emphasizes the power of forgiveness and the importance of family. The film also touches upon societal issues such as the prevalent corruption in the corporate world and highlights the role of women in male-dominated societies.

The film is a remarkable debut for Bianca Isaac as a writer and director, offering a fresh and original story that provides an engaging viewing experience. The film's cast of Lillete Dubey, Leeanda Reddy, and Jailoshini Naidoo deliver outstanding performances that bring the film's emotional heft to life.

In conclusion, Three Days to Go is a touching family drama that succeeds in exploring complex themes in a compassionate, poignant way. It is a must-see film for anyone who appreciates heartfelt and emotional storytelling, and sheds light on the importance of family, love, and forgiveness.

3 Days to Go is a 2020 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4.