Plot Summary
The Stories is a decades-spanning Egyptian family saga and love story set between the late 1960s and 1980s. The film follows Ahmed, a young man from a Middle-Class Cairo family who dreams of becoming a concert pianist. During the tense summer of 1967, as war looms over Egypt, he begins a pen-pal correspondence with an Austrian woman named Elizabeth (“Liz”). A semi-autobiographical film based on the director's parents and how they met.
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Director & Crew
Abu Bakr Shawky
Director
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Where can I watch The Stories online?
The Stories (2026) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of The Stories?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 10 votes.
Who directed The Stories?
The Stories was directed by Abu Bakr Shawky and released in 2026.
How long is The Stories?
The Stories has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2026-06-17
- Status
- Released