Palimpsest: The Story of a Name
2026, English. Directed by Mary Stephen.
Veteran filmmaker Mary Stephen digs into her own family past to uncover the long-hidden origins of her Western surname, revealing a story of culture shock, colonialism, and contested remembrance.
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- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Palimpsest: The Story of a Name is streaming on OVID in India.
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- Released
- 17 April 2026
- Country
- France, Hong Kong, Taiwan
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Palimpsest: The Story of a Name runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Which OTT platform is Palimpsest: The Story of a Name on?
Palimpsest: The Story of a Name is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Palimpsest: The Story of a Name?
If you liked Palimpsest: The Story of a Name, try Unknown: Cave of Bones, The Class of ‘92, Downloaded.
Who directed Palimpsest: The Story of a Name?
Palimpsest: The Story of a Name (2026) was directed by Mary Stephen and stars Mary Stephen.