The Liar and His Lover

The Liar and His Lover

Directed by Norihiro Koizumi

Produced by TOHO, AMUSE

2013117 min7.6 / 10

A romantic drama centered on a hidden-identity love story between a musician and a young vocalist, built on music, discovery, and the tension between truth and deception.

Set within music field, this film depicts a love story between a 25-year-old sound engineer and 16-year-old high school student Riko, who posessess a gifted voice. 25-year-old sound engineer Aki is a member of popular band "Crude Play," but right after the band decides to make their major record debut Aki quits the band. But, Aki provides his music to Crude Play under the name of producer Soichiro. Aki begins to date Riko, whose father runs a fruit and vegetable shop. Riko doesn't know about Aki's background, but she likes to listen to him hum. Riko is in a band herself, with childhood friend Yuichi and Sota. One day she is scouted by producer Soichiro.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Liar and His Lover violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does The Liar and His Lover end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Liar and His Lover easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Liar and His Lover scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Liar and His Lover sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity11

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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