: It begins with Tom ( Justice Smith ), a bookstore owner who falls for Sandra ( Briana Middleton ). When Sandra reveals her brother is in danger and needs $350,000, Tom—the secret son of a billionaire—gets her the money, only for her to disappear.
The film is built around a non-linear, vignette-based structure that follows four main individuals through chapters of conspiracy and betrayal. Sharper 2023 IT
: As the film flashes back and "sideways," it reveals how Sandra was trained by a slick con artist named Max ( Sebastian Stan ), who has his own complex history with Madeline (Julianne Moore), the new wife of Tom’s father, Richard ( John Lithgow ). Cast & Characters Description Julianne Moore : It begins with Tom ( Justice Smith
: Many praised its "neo-noir" aesthetic and professional cinematography, comparing it to the works of David Mamet . : As the film flashes back and "sideways,"
A charismatic, devilishly charming conman who orchestrates complex schemes.