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The Julia Set

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When Julia, a gifted but guarded young mathematician, is drawn into an intense prep program for the notoriously difficult Putnam Exam by her enigmatic T.A., Pascal, ambition and identity begin to collide in unexpected ways.

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Zachary Lee TheWrap 1 day ago
[It] is a film that hints at complexity and nuance but often settles for the lowest common denominator in its execution. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com 1 day ago
While their story arc borders on cliche, Byrne finds a refreshing way for Julia to come into her own. Go to Full Review Kate Erbland IndieWire 3 days ago
C
Good luck guessing the setting of the film, the location of the school, even the year it takes place in. It’s as if it was flung out of space, and not particularly well. Go to Full Review Ankit Jhunjhunwala The Playlist 2 days ago
C
When the milk should simmer and curdle, Byrne kicks the pot off the stove, lest an audience have to deal with the unbearable ambiguity of adult life and relationships. Go to Full Review George Bate Screen Rant 2 days ago
7/10
At just 26 years old, Chase Infiniti delivers yet another performance that would probably be a career-best in most actors’ filmographies. She brings a quiet assurance to the screen as a kind, giving, and extraordinarily intellectual character. Go to Full Review Hailey Passmore Nerdspin 2 days ago
A
Fully fledged with the innocence and purity of a young woman, The Julia Set presents itself as an insightful debut with wondrous elements for us all to connect with. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Niki Byrne

Director

Chase Infiniti

Actor

Christopher Briney

Actor

Nina Hoss

Actor

Carmen Ejogo

Actor

Chloe Bailey

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Movie Info

Synopsis When Julia, a gifted but guarded young mathematician, is drawn into an intense prep program for the notoriously difficult Putnam Exam by her enigmatic T.A., Pascal, ambition and identity begin to collide in unexpected ways.
Director
Niki Byrne
Producer
Jeffrey Penman, Nick Scherma
Screenwriter
Niki Byrne
Production Co
Potato Salad Cosmic Domination
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 52m
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