Stories We Tell (Trailer)

Stories We Tell follows Sarah Polley’s discovery of her true parentage after learning that she was the product of an affair between her mother and a Canadian film producer. Throughout the film, Sarah interviews her siblings and the man she called her father for years before uncovering the truth.

They describe her mother as outgoing and the life of the party. It had long been joked that Sarah did not look like her father, but some family members were shocked to discover the reason why. Sarah ultimately identifies her biological father, who adds his own perspective to the film.

The documentary reveals a journey of self-discovery for Sarah and brings her closer to the man she grew up calling Dad. It also brings to light the stories we tell ourselves about the people we love in order to ignore certain details of the past.