Lies (2000): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Lies is a 2000 drama directed by Sun-Woo Jang, starring Sang Hyun Lee and Tae Yeon Kim. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Sun-Woo Jang
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Cowboy Booking International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lies About?
The premise of Lies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two individuals, identified only as Y and J, find themselves caught in a complex and intense relationship that explores the boundaries of pleasure and pain. Their passionate connection leads to a cycle of sadomasochism, forcing them to confront the darker aspects of their desires. As they navigate this twisted dynamic, they must also face the underlying lies that fuel their obsessive bond and the painful truths about themselves.
Lies Cast
Sang Hyun Lee leads the cast, with Tae Yeon Kim. Directed by Sun-Woo Jang.
- Director Sun-Woo Jang
Lies Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lies 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
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Lies Plot Summary
What happens in Lies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Y is an 18-year-old high school senior who becomes drawn into a dangerous dynamic after her friend Woori strikes up a correspondence with J, a 38-year-old sculptor. After a phone conversation with him, Y is struck by the sound of his voice and decides to meet him at a love hotel, intent on making her first sexual experience her own choice rather than losing her virginity to a rape she believes happened to her sisters. In their first encounter, they begin with sex as soon as they arrive, and the evening unfolds with both anal and oral sex, setting a tone of intimate risk and boundary-pushing exploration.
Full summary
The whole story of Lies, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Lies?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is J's profession?
Lies Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “거짓말” and “謊言”.
- Also known as
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- 거짓말
- 謊言
- Lies - Lust und Lügen
- Bugie
- Fantasmes
- Ложь
- Mentiras
- Lies / Gojitmal
- 谎言
- Gojitmal
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Lies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Lies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lies?
Lies runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Lies released?
Lies was released on November 17, 2000.
Who directed Lies?
Lies was directed by Sun-Woo Jang.
Who is in the cast of Lies?
Lies stars Sang Hyun Lee and Tae Yeon Kim.
How is Lies rated?
Lies has 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.
Does Lies have a post-credit scene?
No. Lies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lies in?
The original language of Lies is Korean.
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