Why Would I Lie?
Cletus is a compulsive liar. He prefers the term 'fabrication' to lie though. When Cletus becomes a social worker he's assigned the case of a boy called Jorge (with a 'J') who was taken from his mother. Cletus sets out to reunite Jorge with his mother, but to do so he has to fabricate many a story to keep Jorge from being adopted. In search of the mother, Cletus meets and falls in love with a women's advice councillor.
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Plot Summary
A successful advertising executive, haunted by the memory of his father's suicide, grapples with his own insecurities and the complexities of his relationships. He finds himself increasingly drawn into a web of deceit and self-destruction as he struggles to reconcile his professional achievements with his personal turmoil. The film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the search for identity in a materialistic world.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its psychological depth and the performances of its lead actors, while others found its narrative unfocused and its themes underdeveloped. It did not achieve significant commercial success.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambition in tackling complex psychological themes.
- Criticized for an often convoluted and unsatisfying narrative.
- Steven Keats' performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on the novel of the same name by Bernard Glemser.
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