Daniel Minahan breaks down the characters' platonic romance in the new drama.

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On Swift Horsesis not your typical love triangle.

It’s that unique love triangle that drew director Daniel Minahan to the project.

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It’s a romance that’s platonic, but it transcends even sexuality.

Indeed, Edgar-Jones sees this bond as the thing that allows Muriel to explore her own sexuality.

“it’s possible for you to love multiple people in multiple ways.

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi in ‘On Swift Horses’.Sony pictures classics

She does really love Lee.

“And I love the stakes of a human life too.

For the characters in this story, they’re real stakes that people come up against.”

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“That’s what I really was attracted to in [the film].

Muriel’s arc is really hopeful and the characters are on a really positive journey moving forward.”

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Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi in ‘On Swift Horses’.Sony pictures classics

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Will Poulter and Daisy Edgar-Jones in ‘On Swift Horses’.Sony pictures classics