“The Good Lie” is a drama about three siblings who survive the Second Sudanese Civil War of 1983-2005 and win a lottery to emigrate to the United States. The story follows their assimilation into American life and provides some unexpected twists and turns in the plot that prove inspirational.
The cast includes some actual Sudanese immigrants: Ger Duany, Arnold Oceng, Emmanuel Jal, Kuoth Wiel, Femi Oguns. American actors include Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stall, Sarah Baker, Mike Pniewski, and Thad Luckinbill. This watchable and insightful Warner Bros. Pictures film “The Good Lie” was produced by Ron Howard, directed by Philippe Falardeau, and written by Margaret Nagle.
The Good Lie (2014)
cinema
My Review
“The Good Lie” is a drama about three siblings who survive the Second Sudanese Civil War of 1983-2005 and win a lottery to emigrate to the United States. The story follows their assimilation into American life and provides some unexpected twists and turns in the plot that prove inspirational.
The cast includes some actual Sudanese immigrants: Ger Duany, Arnold Oceng, Emmanuel Jal, Kuoth Wiel, Femi Oguns. American actors include Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stall, Sarah Baker, Mike Pniewski, and Thad Luckinbill. This watchable and insightful Warner Bros. Pictures film “The Good Lie” was produced by Ron Howard, directed by Philippe Falardeau, and written by Margaret Nagle.