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Parallels
Film · 2015
What hooked you in Parallels was the way the vast, shifting nature of alternate realities forces characters to confront their fractured family histories.
Books on the same thread
The Traveller
John Twelve Hawks · Book · 2005
Much like the protagonists in Parallels, you will find yourself caught in a high-stakes struggle where the quest for freedom and truth requires navigating a dangerous, hidden reality.
The Nightingale
Kristin Hannah · Book · 2015
If the intense family conflict of Parallels resonated with you, this story of sisters navigating the turmoil of war offers that same deeply personal exploration of blood-bound loyalty.
Neverseen
Shannon Messenger · Book · 2016
Just as the characters in Parallels must reconcile their pasts while traveling through strange worlds, you will follow a protagonist grappling with dark memories and a world-shattering identity crisis.
The Ironwood Tree
Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black · Book · 2004
The desperate search for a missing sibling in this story mirrors the core drive of Parallels, pulling you into a hidden world where family bonds are tested by magical peril.
Series on the same thread
Arcane
Christian Linke · Series · 2021
The fractured sisterhood at the heart of this series echoes the central relationship in Parallels, framing a grand conflict between ideologies within the intimate, painful lens of a broken family.
Andor
Tony Gilroy · Series · 2022
You will recognize the same gritty, underdog determination found in Parallels as this story follows a character embarking on a transformative journey against an overwhelming and systemic power.
Scissor Seven
Xiaofeng He · Series · 2018
The journey toward redemption through memory loss in this series captures the same adventurous, character-driven spirit that makes the protagonist's quest in Parallels so compelling to watch.
Constantine
Daniel Cerone · Series · 2014
If you enjoyed the way Parallels mixes gritty action with personal regret, you will appreciate this journey of a man burdened by his past while defending humanity from dark forces.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Similar to the investigative tension found in Parallels, this podcast invites you to turn back time and solve a mystery that bridges the gap between past secrets and present consequences.
The Telepathy Tapes
Ky Dickens · Podcast · 2026
The focus on unexplained phenomena and the boundaries of human potential in this podcast mirrors the speculative, reality-bending intrigue that drives the narrative of Parallels.
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Common questions
Is Parallels a film about martial arts?
Parallels features a protagonist who is an underground MMA fighter. While the plot focuses on his journey through various parallel universes to confront his sister and his past, his background as a fighter is a central element of his character identity within the movie.
Does Parallels involve traveling to different dimensions?
Yes, Parallels follows the adventure of a man navigating through multiple parallel universes. The core of the story revolves around the challenges he faces while moving between these different realities to resolve conflicts involving his sister and his personal history.
What is the primary conflict in Parallels?
The primary conflict in Parallels centers on an underground MMA fighter who must confront his estranged sister. This personal confrontation occurs as they embark on an adventure through various parallel universes, forcing the protagonist to face his past while navigating these shifting realities.
Is Parallels a story about family?
Parallels is centered on the relationship between an underground MMA fighter and his sister. The narrative follows their journey through parallel universes, which serves as the backdrop for the protagonist to confront both his sister and the unresolved issues from his past.