Stories We Tell
Synopsis
Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending on their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-31
Top Cast
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Michael Polley
Storyteller
Harry Gulkin
Storyteller
Susy Buchan
Storyteller
John Buchan
Storyteller
Mark Polley
Storyteller
Joanna Polley
Storyteller
Cathy Gulkin
Storyteller
Marie Murphy
Storyteller
Robert MacMillan
Storyteller
Anne Tait
Storyteller
Deirdre Bowen
Storyteller
Victoria Mitchell
Storyteller
Mort Ransen
Storyteller
Geoffrey Bowes
Storyteller
Tom Butler
Storyteller
Pixie Bigelow
Storyteller
Claire Walker
Storyteller
Rebecca Jenkins
Diane Polley
Release History & Theatrical Window
Abu Dhabi International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
May 17, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 19, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Polley
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Polley
- Original Score
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Stories We Tell
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Polley
Sarah Polley
Jonathan Goldsmith
Iris Ng
Mike Munn
Anita Lee, Sonia Hosko, Silva Basmajian
Department Leadership Roster
Iris Ng
Director of Photography
Mike Munn
Editor
Sarah Polley
Director
Sarah Polley
Writer
Anita Lee
Producer
Jonathan Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Sonia Hosko
Producer
Lea Carlson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stories We Tell
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What is Stories We Tell about?
Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending on their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.
Who directed Stories We Tell?
Stories We Tell was directed by Sarah Polley.
Who stars in Stories We Tell?
The principal cast of Stories We Tell includes Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan, Mark Polley.
When was Stories We Tell released and how long is it?
Stories We Tell was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Stories We Tell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stories We Tell was composed by Jonathan Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stories We Tell?
Stories We Tell holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).