We All Lie My Darling
We All Lie My Darling

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We All Lie My Darling

2021
Movie
81 min
English

Five Sydney-based youngsters navigate life, experience friendship, seek love, delve into their sexuality, and face the challenges of being a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users81%
Director: Eleanor VanceGenres: Drama, Romance, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the secluded coastal town of Havenwood, a young writer named Elara returns to her childhood home following her estranged father's mysterious death. As she sifts through his belongings, she uncovers a hidden journal detailing a passionate but forbidden affair and a dark secret that has haunted the town for decades. Elara becomes entangled in the lives of the charismatic local doctor and a reclusive artist, both of whom seem to know more than they let on, forcing her to confront uncomfortable truths about her family and the town's carefully constructed facade.

Critical Reception

We All Lie My Darling received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric setting and compelling central mystery, though some found the pacing uneven and the romantic elements underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and intricate plot.

  • Some critics noted a lack of emotional depth in character development.

  • The mystery element was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the picturesque setting. Some viewers found the resolution of the central mystery to be satisfying, while others wished for more explicit explanations regarding certain character motivations.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Festival Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated mansion used as Elara's childhood home in the film is a real historical property located on the coast of Maine, known for its unique architectural features and local legends.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now regardless of it's authenticity, this has got to be one of the worst acted films I have seen a very long time. Set in Sydney, it tells the story of the lives and loves of a group of friends in what is ostensibly a welcoming, thriving an...