
Lies
Tell me… lies.
Directed by Jang Sun-woo
Produced by Shin Cine Communications, Korea Pictures
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.
Clusters
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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.





















































