Telling Tales

Indian Folklore. A small and weak man has ideas far above his station in life. Will his will to succeed overcome his (many) shortcomings? This story has been told across the world in hundreds of different versions and is one of the stories that indicate just how international and interracial storytelling is. You may recognise it from your own culture.

Chinese Folktale One of the four great folktales of ancient China. Zhu Yingtai wants to go to school, but there's a problem, she's female. Will her will to succeed overcome the societal expectations of the age and allow her to follow her heart? Considered the Romeo and Juliet of Chinese literature.

Tanzanian Folktale A young boy wants to become a hunter like his father before him, but the animals keep talking to him! What will he do to feed himself and his mother?

Kian, a young farmer, finds true love. But will he rise to the challenge set out by his beloved's father?

Three sons set out to find a treasure that will win them a kingdom. Set in the western side of the Middle East.

Japanese Folktale Urashima Taro is a good man whose kind actions lead to a reward...of sorts.