Thread of Lies

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Movie: Thread of Lies (English title) / Elegant Lies (literal title)
Revised romanization: Wooahan Geojitmal
Hangul: 우아한 거짓말
Director: Lee Han
Writer: Kim Ryeo-Ryeong (novel), Lee Sook-Yun, Lee Han, Kim Dong-Woo
Producer: Kim Jae-Joong, No Bong-Jo, Kim Dong-Woo
Cinematographer: Lee Seung-Hyeob
Release Date: March 13, 2014
Runtime: 117 Min.
Distributor: Movie Collage
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

"Thread of Lies" deals with the aftereffects of a suicide by a 14-year-old girl. The story follows the mother, older sister and others who knew the young girl.

Notes

Based on novel "Wooahan Geojitmal" by Kim Ryeo-Ryeong (published November 20, 2009 by Changbi Publishers).
Writer Kim Ryeo-Ryeong also wrote novel "Won-Deuk Yi," which was adapted into the 2011 movie "Punch" and also directed by Lee Han.
Filming began August 28, 2013 and finished November 4, 2013.

Cast



Kim Hee-Ae	Ko Ah-Sung	Kim Hyang-Gi	Kim You-Jung	Sung Dong-Il
Hyun-Sook	Man-Ji	Cheon-Ji	Hwa-Yeon	Kwak Man-Ho

Additional Cast Members:

Yoo Ah-In - Choo Sang-Bak
Chun Woo-Hee - Mi-Ran
Yoo Yeon-Mi - Mi-Ra
Park Soo-Young - Mr. Lim
Kim Jung-Young - Hwa-Yeon's mother
Lee Jae-Gu - Hwa-Yeon's father
Gyul Hwi - Park (Chinese restaurant delivery man)
Kim Ji-Hoon - Hyun-Sook's co-worker (dumplings guy)
Lee Hee-Won - Teacher Lee
Lee Ji-An - Mi-So
Park Ji-Young - Soo-Kyoung
Lee Seung-Joon - Man-Ji's teacher
Jung Ye-Nok - Chun-Ji's classmate
Oh Yu-Jin - library girl
Jin Sun-Mi - noodle restaurant owner
Chae Yoon-Hee - mart employee
Song Ji-In - school nurse
Oh Ki-Hwan - teacher writing on blackboard

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Film Festivals

2014 (19th) Busan International Film Festival - Oct. 2-11, 2014 - Korean Cinema Today: Panorama

Awards

2014 (50th) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 27, 2014
- Best New Actress (Kim Hyang-Gi)

Comments

vitz Jul 08 2022 10:36 pm I watched this for Kim Yoo Jung, she stole every scene with her acting and charm. I don't think the fault is solely on her character, HwaYeon, I felt empathy towards her exclusion, almost made me teared up.. I feel like the real villains are the friends around her who used her for her money. When her reputation is ruined, they no longer care.

Then they all blamed her for 1 person they didn't care about.

The thing about people is, they always remember your mistakes, they are ungrateful.

What HwaYeon (KYJ) did was wrong, being manipulative, but her friends are no different. She has no friends without treating people, she is also a victim of social pressure.

the real bully cannot be excluded, based on my life experiences. I have never seen a big bad bully being excluded.

Kim Hee-Ae & Ko Ah-Sung also acted the best, their chemistry is so good.

Since CheonJi died, I just hope they showed maximum character development to HwaYeon, will she still be excluded?

But ofc the real focus of this movie was on ManJi and her mom

wntrina Dec 03 2021 11:33 pm I watched this for kim hyang-gi and as expected, she nailed the acting. Everytime she cries, I feel like crying too..she's such a spectacular actress, ever since she was a child, I watched wedding dress and that last scene where she cried her heart out still hurts me till this day. Also, the sisters really look alike thought they were real siblings at first glance. Now I'm curious about the ending, who did cheonji gave the last ball of yarn to?

KDramaRoom Jun 18 2021 11:15 pm This film is one of the film that I also always recommend to new kdrama fans, may it be my friend or just an acquiantance as I am confident that they will love this film. This film has a sensitive content as the story is about a high schooler who took her own life due to struggle in life. Honestly this film made me difficult to move on, move on to the part where the kid took her own life and her family doesnt have an idea that she did this to herself as her family assumed that all was well. This part made me like a paranoid, as I also have kids with the same age in this film. The part wherein you really cant tell what's inside everyone's mind unless spoken made me difficult to move on. So this film gave a lesson to always communicate with your kids, even not your kids, to someone you love so you are aware what they are going through. This film is a tearjerker, this bawled my eyes out and I highly recommend this film as this is one of my favorites. I have nothng else to say about the characters, they all acted well. The plot is so sad.

Ana Dec 09 2018 10:44 pm it breaks my heart....to wonder how much its pain their heart for they to choose to end their life.

Jean Kim Oct 19 2018 12:55 am Who got Cheon-ji's last letter at the end in the library?

Anti Sep 06 2018 12:10 am Highly recommended !!!! its sad but thankyou to Yo Ah In that make me laugh in this movie hahahahahahh

Meme Apr 15 2018 10:55 am Let's also aprreciate Kim You Jung for doing and acting the "mean" role nice and great. :) Well actually they all acted great too.

Mika Feb 28 2018 3:12 am One of the most meaningful movie for those that once had a suicidal thoughts, this movie is must watch for all people whether they had being bullied or witnessed it.

ah-in ahhh lol Sep 06 2017 2:26 pm I was watching the trailer, feeling sad and about to mesmerized into it but then, out of the blue, Yoo Ah-in jump out with swinging long hair XD lol

K May 01 2017 8:41 am Better than 13 Reasons Why

Theresa May 11 2016 8:56 am Watched it for curiosity, why my idol Kim Jaejoong would produced this kind of film. Now, I'm trillionfold under the spell of my ONLY KPOPROCK ARTIST, for supporting this kind of film, unfortunately this is not well known, I will introduced to class for others to be aware that SOMEBODY is open to listen just need to SPEAK out to be heard.

Rara Mar 09 2016 5:26 am i dont know why this movie don't really blow up, but this is a great movie. soooo good! i cry a river when watching this film. highly recommended! kim hya gi such a great actress! she always touch me in every single movie that she played.

Tiki May 12 2015 4:12 am Highly recommended movie...

munny Mar 13 2015 10:51 am I watched this movie only for Hyang gi, her acting skill is SUPER excellent, I always like her, cutieeee. She always makes me cry. I LOVE HER A LOT.... GREAT ACTRESS EVER.

munny Mar 13 2015 10:50 am I watched this movie only for Hyang gi, her acting skill is SUPER excellent, I always like her, cutieeee. She always makes me cry. I LOVE HER A LOT....

Jungle_fish Sep 15 2014 9:17 am So sad, especially the part as if cheon ji doesnt kill herself coz her mom and sis come at the right time... it teaches us that everyone and every people around must regret of suicide

KoreanStar Sep 09 2014 7:21 pm This movie IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER ! it shows a great message out there for all teens so if you ever been bullied dont think about killing yourself speak to a parent or a teacher to sort this out. but anyways good movie made me CRY T.T

lala Sep 07 2014 3:29 am love hyang gi and haha dong il is in there too.. I like dong il's children too, their cute

kai Jun 18 2014 1:51 am Reunite Secret Love Affairs?

no May 27 2014 6:22 pm does anyone have a link for the full movie with eng sub?

YS Apr 05 2014 4:59 pm I also was watching 'emergency couple' and saw this girl (Hyang-gi). Like her since Queen's classroom. Absolutely want to see this movie!

^^ Apr 04 2014 9:08 pm haha, they were totally watching this movie in emergency couple, and I had to look it up because I really like this girl xD it looks good though :o

sonelf Feb 06 2014 7:33 pm wow, seems like it will be inspiring movie for people ^^ (im excited)

immaculate Jan 06 2014 10:02 am Kim Yoo Jung first Role Bullying Can't wait coz, all i see the role Kim Yoo Jung is Nice Girl..but now in this Year, Bad Girl.. Good Luck with that "FIGHTING" IDOL..

AkosiHanee Aug 22 2013 3:41 am Kim Yoo Jung First villain role... can't wait for it...

louisesaji Aug 12 2013 12:42 pm ❤ Ko Ah Sung ❤ ?! Wohooo... YES!

ayt Aug 07 2013 9:45 am woaah, Kim Hyang Gi will be in the lineup? can't wait for this movie, then :p

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