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Lügen und andere Wahrheiten
Six intertwined people struggle with their own sincerity, and, in so doing, unravel their secrets and the lies they live.
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Plot Summary
A successful, yet secretly unhappy, lawyer faces a profound personal crisis when her husband abruptly leaves her. Her world is further complicated by her ailing mother and a difficult case involving a young, rebellious woman. This forces her to confront her own lies and the truths she has been avoiding in her life.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed reception, with praise often directed at the strong performances of its lead actors, particularly Maria Furtwängler. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable and the overall execution to be somewhat conventional for its genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for strong lead performances.
Criticized for a predictable storyline.
Seen as a competent, but not groundbreaking, domestic drama.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this German film.
Fun Fact
Maria Furtwängler, who plays the lead role, is also a physician in real life.
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