Children of the Lie
Un mensonge oublié
“At the heart of an affair that has rocked France.”
Synopsis
A week before her wedding, Agathe Plichard, a pretty young woman of mixed race, is found drowned in the Creuse river. The police treat the case as an accident but her fiancé, Félix Bricourt, is convinced she was murdered. He decides to investigate by himself, despite the wishes of his family, a wealthy dynasty of the region. Won over by Félix's resolve, police inspector Carole Levasseur also decides to find out the truth. The murder of an independent journalist changes the course of the investigation, stirring up the past and unveiling the forgotten "Children of the Creuse" affair.
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Sara Martins
Carole Levasseur
Théo Frilet
Félix Bricourt
Antoine Duléry
Antoine Bricourt
Florence Pernel
Catherine Bricourt
Philippe Laudenbach
Georges Bricourt
Melodie Raymond Dejoie
Agathe Plichart
Alban Aumard
Olivuer Bottrie
Robert Rousselle
Le légiste
Christophe Chalufour
Benoit
Thierry Chenavaud
Collaborateur n°2
Laurent Spielvogel
Le Procureur
Martine Doutey
Anne Plichard
Michel Octobre
Louis Plichard
Léa Miguel
Isabelle Moron
Dan Herzberg
Karim Belkacem
Daisy Miotello
Marguerite Saint Simon
Zoé Nonn
Anna
Elisa Delorme
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Éric Duret
- Screenplay & Story
- Armelle Patron, Emmanuel Patron
- Original Title
- Un mensonge oublié
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- France Télévisions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Éric Duret
Armelle Patron, Emmanuel Patron
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Duret
Director
Armelle Patron
Writer
Emmanuel Patron
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of the Lie
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What is Children of the Lie about?
A week before her wedding, Agathe Plichard, a pretty young woman of mixed race, is found drowned in the Creuse river. The police treat the case as an accident but her fiancé, Félix Bricourt, is convinced she was murdered. He decides to investigate by himself, despite the wishes of his family, a wealthy dynasty of the region. Won over by Félix's resolve, police inspector Carole Levasseur also decides to find out the truth. The murder of an independent journalist changes the course of the investigation, stirring up the past and unveiling the forgotten "Children of the Creuse" affair.
Who directed Children of the Lie?
Children of the Lie was directed by Éric Duret.
Who stars in Children of the Lie?
The principal cast of Children of the Lie includes Sara Martins, Théo Frilet, Antoine Duléry, Florence Pernel, Philippe Laudenbach.
When was Children of the Lie released and how long is it?
Children of the Lie was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.