
The Cost of Deception
Directed by Keith English
A morally murky political thriller about ambition and corruption in contemporary Hungary, where a young woman's pursuit of power entangles her in dangerous institutional secrets.
When a young, ambitious market researcher finds out her boss is involved in the leaking of a scandalous Prime Minister speech, she decides to investigate the case to gain a position among the big-shots. Based on actual events.
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Questions people ask
Is The Cost of Deception violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does The Cost of Deception end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Cost of Deception sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The Cost of Deception easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Cost of Deception scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like The Cost of Deception
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Cost of Deception
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Cost of Deception, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Cost of Deception, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Cost of Deception, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































