Lies

"Lies" is a provocative and unflinching drama that delves into the intense and complex relationship between an 18-year-old high school student and a 38-year-old sculptor. Based on the banned novel "Tell me a Lie" by Jang Jung-il, this film explores themes of sadomasochism, love, loss, and societal expectations through a series of candid and often uncomfortable scenes. Shot in a semi-cinéma vérité style, the film features full-frontal nudity, unsimulated sex, and critiques of South Korean society, making it a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking watch.