Stories We Tell

Overview

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.