Future Folktales

Season 1

A grandmother shares moral stories from the Saudi heritage with her grandchildren to help them overcome their daily struggles.

13 Episodes

  • Zarqa
    E1
    ZarqaMusab was always envious of Zarqa, but with thieves threatening the town, he must decide if he can trust her. Zarqa, meanwhile, cannot stand idly by when so much is at stake.
  • Favorite Phrase
    E2
    Favorite PhraseWhy do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.
  • Camel
    E3
    CamelA woman prays for a child and receives an unexpected blessing. Their daughter may not be human, but her parents love her all the same.
  • Brother
    E4
    BrotherSalee cares about his family while Saad, his elder brother, cares about money. When an epidemic hits the town, Salee recalls a story that can save everyone. But danger awaits.
  • Banana
    E5
    BananaDafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.
  • Rabab
    E6
    RababA magical instrument has the power to control all living things. When it falls into the wrong hands, a clever young girl may be the only one who can save the townspeople.
  • Anter
    E7
    AnterAnter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match. Easier said than done...
  • Salt
    E8
    SaltPrince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.
  • Quiet Princess
    E9
    Quiet PrincessSamar’s father decides that the man who can finally make her speak will win her hand in marriage. But there’s something vitally important they’ve all overlooked.
  • Hartim
    E10
    HartimHartim has a reputation as a kind man who never turns away those in need. Handala is suspicious, though. Hartim MUST have an ulterior motive. Why else would he act so nice?
  • Good Man
    E11
    Good ManA wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?
  • Heritage
    E12
    HeritageJassem quickly takes advantage of Habib’s sizable inheritance, which causes friction between the two. It’s unfortunate: Some things are more important than money.
  • Grandmother Story
    E13
    Grandmother StoryAsma fell in love with stories thanks to her childhood friend, Farrah. But as the decades passed, the two fell out of touch. What is Farrah up to these days?

Cast of Season 1

  • Yousef Al Jarraah
  • Ali Al Qasim
  • Taleb Al Refaei
  • Eman Hayel
  • Masami ShimodaDirector

 

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