Lies
거짓말
“Tell me… lies.”
Synopsis
A Korean high school student and a married sculptor embark on a sexual odyssey soaked in sadomasochism and love.
Top Cast
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Lee Sang-hyun
J
Kim Tae-yeon
Y
Jeon Hye-jin
Woo-ri
Choi Hyun-joo
G
Han Gwan-taek
Y's Brother
Kwon Hyeok-pung
J's Senior
Jung Young-keum
Senior's Wife
Cho Young-sun
J's Father
Ahn Mi-kyung
Noodle Shop Owner
Yeom Kum-ja
Short Rib Shop Owner
Choi Boo-ho
Motel Owner
Goh Hye-won
Motel Owner's Wife
Kwak Chui-jin
Taxi Driver
Lee Jin-ho
Taxi Driver
Jun Jae-sup
Noodle Shop Customer
Yim Mi-ran
Noodle Shop Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$62K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Sun-woo
- Screenplay & Story
- Jang Sun-woo, Jang Jung-il
- Original Score
- Dalpalan
- Original Title
- 거짓말
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $62K
- Production Studios
- Shin Cine Communications, Korea Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Sun-woo
Jang Sun-woo, Jang Jung-il
Dalpalan
Kim Woo-hyung
Park Geon-seob
Department Leadership Roster
Jang Sun-woo
Director
Jang Sun-woo
Writer
Kim Woo-hyung
Director of Photography
Dalpalan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lies.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lies about?
A Korean high school student and a married sculptor embark on a sexual odyssey soaked in sadomasochism and love.
Who directed Lies?
Lies was directed by Jang Sun-woo.
Who stars in Lies?
The principal cast of Lies includes Lee Sang-hyun, Kim Tae-yeon, Jeon Hye-jin, Choi Hyun-joo, Han Gwan-taek.
When was Lies released and how long is it?
Lies was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Lies make at the box office?
Lies grossed $62K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Lies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lies was composed by Dalpalan.
Is Lies based on a book or true story?
Lies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jang Jung-il".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lies?
Lies holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).