Sophie / Paw-Paw (played by Miranda July) is a protagonist in The Future.
A thirty-something children's dance instructor who plans to adopt a dying cat. After quitting her job, she impulsively contacts Marshall, sleeps with him, and moves in together. Later discovers her relationship with Jason has stalled and they reunite for a final night after learning their adopted cat was euthanized. Jason (played by Hamish Linklater) is a protagonist in The Future.
A thirty-something tech support agent who plans to adopt a dying cat with Sophie. After quitting his job and befriending an elderly man, he experiences a time-freezing moment when Sophie attempts to confess her infidelity. He ultimately reconciles with Sophie over the shared tragedy of their lost cat. Marshall (played by David Warshofsky) appears in The Future.
The separated father of a young girl whose drawing was purchased by Jason. Sophie contacts him under a pretense, eventually sleeps with him, and moves in together before realizing her life has stalled.
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Characters
Sophie / Paw-Paw
(played by Miranda July) — protagonist
A thirty-something children's dance instructor who plans to adopt a dying cat. After quitting her job, she impulsively contacts Marshall, sleeps with him, and moves in together. Later discovers her re...
Jason
(played by Hamish Linklater) — protagonist
A thirty-something tech support agent who plans to adopt a dying cat with Sophie. After quitting his job and befriending an elderly man, he experiences a time-freezing moment when Sophie attempts to c...
Marshall
(played by David Warshofsky) — supporting
The separated father of a young girl whose drawing was purchased by Jason. Sophie contacts him under a pretense, eventually sleeps with him, and moves in together before realizing her life has stalled...
Key Relationships
Jason → Jason
(Narrative Time-Bound Protagonist)
Sophie / Paw-Paw → Sophie / Paw-Paw
(Temporal Past Vs Present Self)
Jason → Marshall
(Conflict Romantic Rival)
Sophie / Paw-Paw → Marshall
(Romantic Affair Partner)
Sophie / Paw-Paw → Jason
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A couple's stagnant relationship unravels as they confront time, infidelity, and the illusion of a shared future.
Plot Progression
The Stagnant Beginning
Cracks in the Foundation
Frozen Time and Shifting Tides
The Illusion Shatters
Directed by Miranda July
The Future (2011) · 6/10 · drama, fantasy, romance
