The Atwood Stories

When a cynical young American professor takes a teaching job at a small university in Northern Canada, he becomes involved in a relationship with a female graduate student; but as their bond deepens, her state of mind becomes more extreme.

An encounter with Betty and her husband friend changes eight-year-old Alice's understanding of the world.

A lonely, overweight young girl, Christine finds a new sense of self after she meets an Asian exchange student; but when the odd young man's behavior becomes questionable and the police get involved, Christine is forced to make a difficult choice.

An older woman recalls a friendship at a summer camp.

Richard is entranced with Selena.

Yvonne has lost her ability to engage with people in her life.