The Perfect Story
2022, English. Directed by Michelle Shephard.
The Perfect Story offers a riveting, intimate look at the ethical and moral challenges sparked by the relationship between a foreign correspondent and a young Somali refugee. By revealing the boundaries of journalism and filmmaking, the film questions what stories are told, why, and who gets to tell them.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 October 2022
- Written by
- Michelle Shephard
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How long is The Perfect Story?
The Perfect Story runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Perfect Story have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Perfect Story on?
The Perfect Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Perfect Story?
If you liked The Perfect Story, try Human Flow, God Grew Tired of Us, 28 Up.
Who directed The Perfect Story?
The Perfect Story (2022) was directed by Michelle Shephard and stars Ismael Abdulle, Sahal Abdulle.