There Is No Lie
Makoto’s dream is to become a pilot, but he has a social phobia and has not left his house in years. He also has been unable to his entrance exam for civil aviation college. Makoto is soon coming up to the age limit to take the entrance exam. As is hisv routine, he plays lots of online games. His mother Kazuko tells him about a pilot who has the same name as him. Makoto searches online about the pilot Makoto Yamazaki. He notices a cute picture of a girl.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, finds herself entangled with a manipulative and dangerous man who claims to have the power to reveal the truth. As their relationship deepens, she begins to question reality and her own sanity, trapped in a web of deceit.
Critical Reception
This psychological thriller received a mixed reception, with critics praising its tense atmosphere and strong lead performance but some finding the plot overly convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating the suspense but struggling with the film's bleak themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unsettling mood and Elodie Yung's compelling performance.
- Criticized for a predictable narrative and a lack of thematic clarity.
- Some viewers found the film's exploration of trust and deception intriguing, while others felt it was underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audiences were divided; some appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and thought-provoking premise about honesty and manipulation. However, many found the story to be too slow-paced, predictable, and ultimately disappointing.
Fun Fact
The film's minimalist aesthetic and claustrophobic setting were intentionally designed to amplify the psychological tension and the protagonist's sense of isolation.
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