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Release Year2013
Runtime1h 57m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Romance
Votes78
DirectorNorihiro Koizumi
WritersNorihiro Koizumi, Tomoko Yoshida
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Liar and His Lover
About The Liar and His Lover
Set within music field, this film depicts a love story between a 25-year-old sound engineer and 16-year-old high school student Riko, who posessess a gifted voice. 25-year-old sound engineer Aki is a member of popular band "Crude Play," but right after the band decides to make their major record debut Aki quits the band. But, Aki provides his music to Crude Play under the name of producer Soichiro. Aki begins to date Riko, whose father runs a fruit and vegetable shop. Riko doesn't know about Aki's background, but she likes to listen to him hum. Riko is in a band herself, with childhood friend Yuichi and Sota. One day she is scouted by producer Soichiro.
Directed by Norihiro Koizumi, The Liar and His Lover leans on a strong ensemble — Takeru Satoh, Sakurako Ohara, Shohei Miura — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2013.
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