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The Future

The Future

20116.01h 31m

Overview

When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves.

Directed by Miranda July
Written by Miranda July
Produced by Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul, Gina Kwon
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

Top Cast

Miranda July

Miranda July

Sophie / Paw-Paw (voice)

Hamish Linklater

Hamish Linklater

Jason

David Warshofsky

David Warshofsky

Marshall

Isabella Acres

Isabella Acres

Gabriella

Angela Trimbur

Angela Trimbur

Dance Studio Receptionist

Mary Passeri

Mary Passeri

Animal Shelter Receptionist

Kathleen Gati

Kathleen Gati

Dr. Straus

Ryker Baloun

Ryker Baloun

Barry at 3

Clement von Franckenstein

Clement von Franckenstein

Alain, First Solicitation

Tonita Castro

Tonita Castro

Second Solicitation

Themes & Keywords

time freeze magic realism

About The Future

The Future is a drama, fantasy, romance film released in 2011 exploring themes of time freeze , magic realism. Directed by Miranda July, it stars Miranda July, Hamish Linklater, David Warshofsky. When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves.

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