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Future Folktales

In 2050 Riyadh, Asma transports her grandchildren to the past through retellings of beloved Arabian fables. With the help of their robotic cat, the children learn that their modern problems are no match for the wisdom in Asma’s fascinating stories.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Zarqa

    April 2, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Musab 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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Favorite Phrase

    April 9, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there's a bright side to everything.
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  3. S1 E3 - Camel

    April 16, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    A woman prays for a child and receives an unexpected blessing. Their daughter may not be human, but her parents love her all the same.
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  4. S1 E4 - Brother

    April 23, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Salee 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.
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  5. S1 E5 - Banana

    April 30, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Dafel arrogantly believes there's nothing his strength can't overcome. But power alone can't solve everything.
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  6. S1 E6 - Rabab

    May 7, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    A 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.
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  7. S1 E7 - Anter

    May 14, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Anter wishes for Ablah's hand in marriage but must first convince her father he'd be the perfect match. Easier said than done...
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  8. S1 E8 - Salt

    May 21, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.
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  9. S1 E9 - Quiet Princess

    May 28, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Samar'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.
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  10. S1 E10 - Hartim

    June 4, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Hartim 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?
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  11. S1 E11 - Good Man

    June 11, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they've experienced. Why?
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  12. S1 E12 - Heritage

    June 18, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Jassem quickly takes advantage of Habib's sizable inheritance, which causes friction between the two. It's unfortunate: Some things are more important than money.
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  13. S1 E13 - Grandmother Story

    June 25, 2020
    26min
    TV-PG
    Asma 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?
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Directors

Masami Shimoda

Cast

Masako NozawaMegumi Urawa

Studio

Sentai
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