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When Big People Lie

Synopsis

Eight-year-old Elvis’ world begins to sink when his mother marries an immigrant stranger for money.

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BIFF 2025: When Big People Lie Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

Digital Streaming Debut

April 28, 2026

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz
Screenplay & Story
Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz, Pablo Cervera
Original Score
Alain Emile
Original Title
When Big People Lie
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
14m
Production Studios
American Film Institute Conservatory

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz

Screenplay & Story

Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz, Pablo Cervera

Original Score & Music

Alain Emile

Director of Photography

Mko Malkhasyan

Film Editing

Ziyang Guo

Producers

Gus Murray, Amy Kouxiao Zhang

Department Leadership Roster

Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz

Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz

Director

Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz

Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz

Writer

Mko Malkhasyan

Mko Malkhasyan

Director of Photography

Pablo Cervera

Writer

Gus Murray

Producer

Ziyang Guo

Editor

Amy Kouxiao Zhang

Producer

Eric VanArsdale

Eric VanArsdale

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Official cinematic photography and background stills for When Big People Lie.

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Frequently Asked Questions About When Big People Lie

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is When Big People Lie about?

Eight-year-old Elvis’ world begins to sink when his mother marries an immigrant stranger for money.

Who directed When Big People Lie?

When Big People Lie was directed by Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz.

Who stars in When Big People Lie?

The principal cast of When Big People Lie includes Kaden Quinn, Sasha Merci, Faruk Amireh, Joseph Kamal, Diane Sargent.

When was When Big People Lie released and how long is it?

When Big People Lie was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 14m.

Who composed the musical score for When Big People Lie?

The original motion picture soundtrack for When Big People Lie was composed by Alain Emile.