Miranda July knows how to make unique and whimsical film art.

In July’s Kajillionaire, the film follows an eccentric family as they survive from one con job to another.

The film stars Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld, Thirteen), Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin, Deepwater Horizon), Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water, The Visitor), and Debra Winger (Terms of Endearment, An Officer and a Gentleman). July directed and wrote the story.

Here’s the official synopsis:

From acclaimed writer/director Miranda July comes a profoundly moving and wildly original comedy. Con-artists Theresa (Debra Winger) and Robert (Richard Jenkins) have spent 26 years training their only daughter, Old Dolio (Evan Rachel Wood), to swindle, scam, and steal at every opportunity. During a desperate, hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger (Gina Rodriguez) into joining their next scam, only to have their entire world turned upside down.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta exclusively spoke with director/writer Miranda July on a Zoom interview. We talked about the family, bubble factory, and getting a perfect cast to portray these unique characters.

Miranda July is a darling in the indie film world—both as a director and as an actress. In her directorial feature film debut with Me and You and Everyone We Know, it garnered twenty-two awards across multiple events and film festivals, including nominations as Best First Feature and Best First Screenplay at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in 2006. Her sophomore film, The Future, earned recognition with its quirky storytelling. As an actress, she appeared in Madeline’s Madeline, as well starring in her first two feature films of Me and You and Everyone We Know and The Future.

Kajillionaire is currently playing in select theaters in the United States.

Watch the exclusive interview below and let us know what you think.

Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Focus Features