Lies

Lies

Tell me… lies.

Directed by Jang Sun-woo

Produced by Shin Cine Communications, Korea Pictures

2000112 min5.8 / 10

A transgressive erotic drama exploring power, desire, and self-discovery through an illicit relationship marked by sadomasochism and moral ambiguity.

A Korean high school student and a married sculptor embark on a sexual odyssey soaked in sadomasochism and love.

Questions people ask

  • Is Lies sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Lies end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Lies scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Lies easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Lies violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

29/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Lies

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Lies

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Lies, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Lies, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Lies, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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