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True Stories

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In a peculiar town in Texas, where normalcy blends with the absurd, a charismatic narrator, who is also a member of the community, becomes the thread that weaves together a series of intriguing stories about its eccentric inhabitants. The plot guides us through a mosaic of lives that seem taken from a dream, where each character has their own peculiar trait.

From a woman obsessed with building a house that represents her idea of perfection, to a group of people organizing an event to celebrate the "strangest music in the world," each story reflects the oddities and beauties of everyday life. The narrative reveals human connections, because although each person has their quirks, they all share a deep yearning for love, acceptance, and connection.

As the characters revolve around their own world of singularities, the narrator leads us to reflect on the diversity of existence and what it truly means to be "normal." With a vibrant visual style and a catchy soundtrack, this cinematic journey invites us to look beyond appearances and embrace the authenticity that each individual has to offer.

In the end, the film not only portrays the lives of the unusual but also challenges us to question what we truly consider normal and how each story, no matter how strange, adds a unique hue to our vast human tapestry. With humor and sensitivity, the film leaves us with a smile on our faces and a deep appreciation for the stories that we all carry within.

Media type
Movie
Year
1986
Director
David Byrne
Writer
Beth Henley
David Byrne
Stephen Tobolowsky
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.20
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
79.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
67.00
Actors
John Goodman
Annie McEnroe
Jo Harvey Allen
Spalding Gray
Alix Elias
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
Tito Larriva
John Ingle
Matthew Posey
Swoosie Kurtz
Amy Buffington
Capucine De Wulf
Cynthia Gould
Kelly Wright
Hinpheth Siharath
Phyllis Wallace
Linda McCauley
Marian Henley
Huey P. Meaux
Connie Deaton
Jerry Harrison
Meredith Zednick
Alonzo Richard
Chrissy Miller
Tony Reynolds
Eric
Stephen Seybold
Tina Weymouth
Chris Frantz
Vangie Barefoot
Keith Algier
Freeman Beatty
Ronna Cohen
Rex Taylor Smith
Scott Valentine
James Jackson
Angus G. Wynne III
Cora Cardona
Andrew Barach
Gregory Gunter
Ric Spiegel
Tom De Nolf
Ed Geldart
Ray Coahran
Ken Chambers
Daniel Marder
Bale Allen
Liz Moore
Jim Colegrove
Tonney Watts
Vernon Watts
Frank Smith
L.T. Felty
David Averett
Evelyn Box
Kevin Box
Kenan Crinion
Jason Liebrecht
William McDaniel
Brian Monroe
Jessica Pendland
Michael Pendland
Esteban Jordan
Christopher Johnson
Leesa Rowland
Lori Randolph
Gender
Comedy
MΓΊsica
Country
United States
Producers
Gary Kurfirst
Streaming
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Original title
True Stories
Duration
89
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