An older sculptor (Sang-hyun) meets a high school girl (Yuri) through a phone sex ad. Their relationship quickly devolves into a brutal, sadomasochistic spiral of lies, obsession, and mutual destruction.
Lies is a banned, NC-17 level art film about a sadomasochistic affair. It has real unsimulated scenes. It is disturbing on purpose.
Option 3: Warning + Recommendation (Best for a Story or Group Chat) ⚠️ PSA for anyone planning to nonton Lies (1999 Korea):
Sexual violence, self-harm, graphic nudity, toxic relationships. Nonton Film Lies 1999 Korea
It’s art? It’s provocation? You decide. But you won’t forget it.
🇰🇷 Check MUBI or cult movie archives (not for mainstream platforms).
Option 2: Detailed Review (Best for Facebook or Letterboxd) Judgment: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) – Unforgettable but deeply disturbing. An older sculptor (Sang-hyun) meets a high school
Based on a banned novel, this film pushes every boundary—raw, explicit, and deeply uncomfortable. It follows the destructive affair between a 38-year-old sculptor and an 18-year-old student.
✅ Gaspar Noé, Lars von Trier, or extreme Japanese cinema. ❌ Avoid if you: Want a plot, hate uncomfortable silence, or are eating dinner.
Here’s a social media post you can use (e.g., for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or a blog). I’ve included a few tone options. 🎬 Nonton Film: Lies (1999) – South Korea’s Most Controversial Romance? It has real unsimulated scenes
Just finished Lies (1999) by Jang Sun-woo. This is NOT your average Korean drama.
Stream at your own risk. You’ve been warned. 😅
I finally watched Jang Sun-woo’s infamous Lies (거짓말). Going in, I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong.
👉 Fans of extreme cinema, Oldboy , or anyone who thinks they’ve seen it all. 👉 Who should skip? Everyone else. Seriously. Strong content warning: explicit sex, violence, and psychological abuse.