Stories We Tell (2012)

Name: Stories We Tell
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan, Mark Polley

1h 49m Canada

Documentary

Plot

Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley embarks on a personal journey to uncover the mysteries surrounding her late mother. Through interviews with family and friends, each with their own perspective on shared events, she reveals the complexities of memory and the subjective nature of truth. As varying accounts emerge, the quest for clarity becomes a profound exploration of identity and familial bonds. The film challenges viewers to consider how narratives shift based on who recounts them, leaving a lingering sense of uncertainty about the stories we tell ourselves and others.

Cast

Michael Polley Harry Gulkin Susy Buchan John Buchan Mark Polley Joanna Polley Cathy Gulkin Marie Murphy Robert MacMillan Anne Tait Deirdre Bowen Victoria Mitchell Mort Ransen Geoffrey Bowes Tom Butler