Family Lies (2016)
The film is set in a town that has a professional symphony orchestra, managed by authoritarian and confident Paul Levald, who has conducted both the orchestra and his family affairs for years. Due to dramatic events, Paul’s son-in-law Egon Rei must unexpectedly assume his duties. In addition to the baton, power and responsibility as well as the tensions in the orchestra, Egon inherits his father-in-law’s secrets and obligations from his complicated past. New lies are born out of old ones and, at some point, Egon realises that the revelation of truth might cause a real chaos. "Family Lies" by Valentin Kuik and Manfred Vainokivi is a relationship drama about elephants in the bedroom and skeletons in the closet, about small and big deceptions, half-truths and set-ups that can be found in every family’s secret chronicles.
Cast
- Tambet Tuisk - Egon
- Eva Koldits - Kristin
- Roman Baskin - Paul
- Ülle Kaljuste - Kiira
- Tõnu Kark - Lindner
- Jaanika Arum - Evelin
- Anu Lamp - Reet
- Laine Mägi - Rita
- Ago Anderson - Arved
- Alo Kõrve - Heiki
Screenplay
- Valentin Kuik (Screenplay)
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
conductor, marriage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Family Lies about?
- The film is set in a town that has a professional symphony orchestra, managed by authoritarian and confident Paul Levald, who has conducted both the orchestra and his family affairs for years. Due to dramatic events, Paul’s son-in-law Egon Rei must unexpectedly assume his duties. In addition to the baton, power and responsibility as well as the tensions in the orchestra, Egon inherits his father-in-law’s secrets and obligations from his complicated past. New lies are born out of old ones and, at some point, Egon realises that the revelation of truth might cause a real chaos. "Family Lies" by Valentin Kuik and Manfred Vainokivi is a relationship drama about elephants in the bedroom and skeletons in the closet, about small and big deceptions, half-truths and set-ups that can be found in every family’s secret chronicles.
- Who directed Family Lies?
- Family Lies was directed by Manfred Vainokivi, Valentin Kuik.
- Who stars in Family Lies?
- Family Lies stars Tambet Tuisk, Eva Koldits, Roman Baskin, Ülle Kaljuste, Tõnu Kark, Jaanika Arum.
- How long is Family Lies?
- Family Lies has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Family Lies?
- Family Lies is a Drama film.
- Where was Family Lies produced?
- Family Lies was produced in Estonia.
- What are the themes of Family Lies?
- The themes of Family Lies include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.