The Future

The Future

R 2011 · 91 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance

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

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