In May December, Todd Haynes suggests there may be worse things than being a convicted sex offender. One could, for instance, be a TV actor prepping for a starring role in a movie. The film derives its inspiration from the story of American teacher Mary Katherine Schmitz, who in 1997, at the age of 34, embarked on an affair with 12-year-old student Vili Fualaau. This may sound like a promising enough subject, but it’s merely the starting point for a tale of sinuous psychological complexity.