
Honest Candidate
Please let me lie again.
Directed by Jang Yoo-jung
Produced by Next Entertainment World, Soo Film
A satirical political comedy that uses magical realism to explore the gap between public persona and private truth, built on the absurdist premise of a politician suddenly unable to lie.
Sang-sook is a competent politician who captivates the public with all kinds of nice words. One day, Sang-sook visits her grandmother who lives in the isolated house. But when she returns home, she finds out that she is not able to lie anymore.
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Is Honest Candidate violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Honest Candidate sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is Honest Candidate easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does Honest Candidate end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Honest Candidate scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Honest Candidate, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Honest Candidate, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Honest Candidate, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































