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The Lies I Tell Myself
Fifteen-year old Cassie is starting the school year, whether she likes it or not, and along with it, the romantic drama from the past summer. Being faced with her kind-of-ex-boyfriend Jake and her rebound Elliot she finds herself in an unintentional love triangle. She runs herself ragged trying to juggle both guys for the next couple of weeks and still can’t bring herself to make a decision. The building tension culminates at the Homecoming dance.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, reeling from the loss of her mother, discovers a hidden journal that reveals a complex web of secrets and deceptions within her family. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a forbidden romance and a hidden past that challenges everything she thought she knew about her identity. The journey forces her to confront uncomfortable truths and decide who she can truly trust.
Critical Reception
The Lies I Tell Myself received a mixed-to-positive reception from critics, with many praising its emotional depth and performances, while some found the plot predictable. Audiences were generally more favorable, drawn to the romantic elements and the unraveling mystery.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its poignant exploration of grief and family secrets.
The central performances are often highlighted as a strong point.
Some critics noted a reliance on familiar genre tropes.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's emotional resonance and engaging storyline, particularly highlighting the romantic subplot and the satisfying, albeit unsurprising, resolution of the mystery. Some minor criticisms focused on pacing in the middle act.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Independent Feature at the San Diego Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The script for 'The Lies I Tell Myself' was reportedly written over a period of five years by debut screenwriter, Chloe Davies, inspired by her own family history.
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