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Diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, Nathan has always struggled to relate to people, even to his widowed mother, Julie. Without the ability to understand love or affection, Nathan finds the comfort and security he needs in numbers and mathematics. Mentored by his unconventional teacher Mr Humphrey, it becomes clear that Nathan’s talents are enough to win him a place on the British team competing at the highly revered International Mathematics Olympiad. From England to Taipei and back again, this inspiring story follows the unconventional and hilarious relationship between student and teacher, whose roles are often reversed, and the unfathomable experience of first love.

Flagey, Brussels Film Festival