The Storyteller story

tz1985e2x03a · 1986-10-11

A young woman finds that the secret to immortality resides in stories. Directed by: Paul Lynch. Story by: Rockne S. O'Bannon.

8 total · 3 major · 5 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
grandfather and grandson major Mica was apparently keeping his 141 year old great, great, great grandfather alive by telling him stories.
remembering bygone days major The story followed Dorthy as she reflected back on her time as a teacher in a small town.
the quest for immortality major Mica had a surprising method for keeping people alive long past their allotted time.
first day on the job minor Dorthy started a new grade school teaching job in the middle of a term.
human childhood minor We saw children studying and playing in an old one room school house.
mother and daughter minor Dorthy had a warm, long-distance call with her mother after arriving in her new town.
the thirst for knowledge minor Something about the grandfather being kept alive because of his curiosity to hear stories, like in Arabian Nights.
what is natural minor Someone commented on the unnatural long life of the 141 year old grandfather.