She plays Old Dolio Dyne (yes, that’s really her name), the daughter of petty criminals Robert Dyne (an always watchable Richard Jenkins) and Theresa Dyne (a darker Debra Winger giving off mother superior cult vibes). 

Old Dolio is treated as a partner in crime rather than a daughter and we are introduced to the family during a variety of scams including skimming, theft and petty fraud. Despite these regular swindles, they owe back-rent on their soap-filled office/home and Old Dolio suggests a ploy to claim travel insurance on lost luggage.

On the plane back from their swindle, the parents meet Gina Rodriguez as Melanie who joins their life of dodgy stings – but also begins to receive better treatment than Old Dolio herself. 

Dressed as if Jay and Silent Bob merged into one person, Old Dolio in fact acts younger than her years even though her parents treat her as an adult. Missing birthday presents and regular parts of her upbringing, the film suggests that she has leapfrogged her childhood. And Rachel Wood delivers an excellent performance, channelling resentment coupled with a craving for love and care.

After an altercation between the group, Gina Rodriguez who has her own money problems, feels sympathy for Old Dolio and takes her under her wing as a surrogate parent. She promises to help her complete some unfulfilled dreams on the promise of the insurance refund.

Kajillionaire takes an age to get going – the setup is stretched way beyond of what an audience needs to understand its themes and characters. Yet, saying that, there’s definitely a 4 or even 5-star movie in here, which in another world would start at 45 minutes in.

But once is does hit its stride I found myself warming to its idiosyncratic charms. The tone is particularly peculiar but underneath the oddness is a thoughtful probe into maternal connections, child abandonment and issues of neglect. As Old Dolio begins to emerge from the years of inattention, the seriousness of her mistreatment is given more weight. This is staged alongside her blossoming and tender relationship with Michelle, whilst we also question whether an attempt to build bridges is just another part of her selfish parents’ scheming.

Part of its enjoyment comes from whether you can roll with its offbeat tone as it’s not a traditional one. Whereas Mark Kermode found its quirkiness off-putting, I threw myself into its spirit but the first half is something you may have to push yourself through. But I feel its more than worth it as for all the cons and rackets, the film’s real heart lies with Rachel Wood's marvellous performance of a woman yearning for affection but finding strength in herself.

★★★ ½