The Lies She Loved is a Japanese mystery drama film released in 2018. The film is directed by Kazuhito Nakae and stars Masami Nagasawa, Issei Takahashi, and Kotaro Yoshida in lead roles.
The story revolves around Yukari Kawahara (Masami Nagasawa), who works at a drink manufacturer and is in a long-term relationship with research doctor Kippei Koide (Issei Takahashi). One day, Kippei collapses from a brain hemorrhage and passes away, leaving Yukari devastated.
As she tries to come to terms with his death, she discovers that Kippei had been living under a false identity and that everything she knew about him was a lie. Yukari hires private detective Takumi Kaibara (Kotaro Yoshida) to uncover the truth about Kippei's past.
As Takumi delves deeper into Kippei's life, he unravels a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy Yukari's world. As Yukari struggles to cope with Kippei's deception, she begins to question her own identity and the choices she has made in life.
The Lies She Loved is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery that keeps the viewers engaged till the very end. The film received critical acclaim for its plot, performances, and direction and was praised for its unique take on the mystery genre.
