# Stories We Tell (2012)

> A playful, poignant family investigation reveals how memory, performance, and love collaborate to create personal truth.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/82879

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Sarah Polley
- Cast: Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan, Mark Polley, Joanna Polley, Cathy Gulkin, Marie Murphy
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2366450/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: thoughtful, warm, nostalgic, reflective evening, documentary night

## Synopsis

A personal exploration of family secrets and the stories that bind us together.

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