

In search of inspiration for her new novel, Sylvie spies on her neighbors in the building across the street using a telescope. When she hires young Adam to help her with her daily routine, she has no idea that he will turn her life and her work upside down, until the fiction she had imagined surpass…
Parallel Tales (2026) is a drama, mystery, and thriller film directed by Asghar Farhadi. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, and Vincent Cassel. The film runs for 2 hours 20 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.7 out of 10 from 48 votes.

Isabelle Huppert
Sylvie

Virginie Efira
Anna / Nita

Vincent Cassel
Pierre / Nicolas

Pierre Niney
Christophe / Théo

Adam Bessa
Adam

Catherine Deneuve
Céline

India Hair
Laurence

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Parallel Tales stars Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, and Pierre Niney, and was directed by Asghar Farhadi.
Parallel Tales has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Parallel Tales was released in 2026.
Parallel Tales is a drama, mystery, and thriller film.
Parallel Tales holds an average audience score of 5.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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