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The Tale

The Tale

Our past is always present.

20187.11h 55m

Overview

An investigation into one woman’s memory as she‘s forced to re-examine her first sexual relationship and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.

Directed by Jennifer Fox
Written by Jennifer Fox, Katherine Nolfi
Produced by Sol Bondy, Lawrence Inglee, Mynette Louie
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Top Cast

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Jennifer

Isabelle Nélisse

Isabelle Nélisse

Jenny (13 Years)

Elizabeth Debicki

Elizabeth Debicki

Mrs. G

Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter

Bill

Frances Conroy

Frances Conroy

Jane Graham

John Heard

John Heard

William P. Allens

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Nettie

Laura Allen

Laura Allen

Young Nettie

Matthew Rauch

Matthew Rauch

Aaron

Jessica Sarah Flaum

Jessica Sarah Flaum

Jenny (15 Years)

Themes & Keywords

investigationbased on true storymemorychildhood sexual abusewoman directorsurvive

About The Tale

The Tale is a drama, mystery film released in 2018 exploring themes of investigation, based on true story, memory, childhood sexual abuse, woman director, survive. Directed by Jennifer Fox, it stars Laura Dern, Isabelle Nélisse, Elizabeth Debicki. An investigation into one woman’s memory as she‘s forced to re-examine her first sexual relationship and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.

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