Country: Hong Kong Year: 2024 Duration: 116 min. Language: Cantonese Subtitles: Italian
After years of solitude following her husband’s death, the esteemed obstetrician Yu finds herself entangled in the digital threads of romance when she meets Joe on a dating app. Joe presents himself as a charming French petroleum engineer and fellow widower, weaving a facade that hides his true identity as a member of an international online scamming syndicate. Unaware of the deception, Yu falls deeply, irrevocably in love, even as the truth unravels and her financial stability is cunningly stripped away.
“Love, once believed, is real,” Yu professes, clinging to the emotional truth of her feelings despite the harsh realities of betrayal.
As the virtual relationship deepens, an unexpected dynamic emerges: Joe, originally motivated by deceit, begins to find genuine joy in crafting this virtual love story. What began as a cynical exploit evolves into a profound connection, challenging both Yu and Joe to reconsider their perceptions of love, deception, and redemption. Through their online encounters, two hearts marred by life’s cruelties find a chance at transformation, making us question whether love born in deceit can pave the way to genuine affection and forgiveness.
Director
HO MIU-KI
Ho Miu-Ki began her journey in the film industry as a screenwriter in 2008. Her pen brought to life screenplays for notable films such as “La Comédie humaine”, “Naked Ambition 2”, and “The Mermaid”. Her narrative skill has earned prestigious accolades, culminating in a nomination for Best Screenplay at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards for “The Mermaid”. “Love Lies” marks her directorial debut, introducing a story of love and deception that promises to capture the hearts of viewers. With this bold move, Ho Miu-Ki not only reaffirms her talent as a storyteller but also emerges as a visionary director, ready to leave an unforgettable mark on the cinematic landscape.
Filmography
Cast
& Credits
DIRECTOR: Ho Miu-ki CAST: Sandra Ng, Cheung Tin-fu, Stephy Tang LANGUAGE.: Cantonese with Italian subtitles
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