# The Good Lie (2014)

> A moving refugee drama follows Sudanese siblings and friends from wartime displacement to the difficult, hopeful work of building lives in America.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/142492

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Philippe Falardeau
- Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Thad Luckinbill, Afemo Omilami, Sarah Baker, Joshua Mikel
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2652092/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, sincere, warm, reflective evening, humanitarian cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey of resilience and hope as young refugees navigate a new life in America.

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