The Good Lie
- Drama
A young refugee of the Sudanese Civil War who wins a lottery for relocation to the United States with three other lost boys. Encountering the modern world for the first time, they develop an unlikely friendship with a brash American woman assigned to help them, but the young man struggles to adjust to this new life and his feelings of guilt about the brother he left behind.
The Good Lie is a 2014 drama film about young Sudanese refugees who win a lottery to relocate to the United States and must navigate modern American life with the help of a brash American woman. The film explores themes of displacement, guilt, and unlikely friendship as the refugees encounter their new world for the first time.
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Reese WitherspoonCarrie Davis
Corey StollJack
Arnold OcengMamere
Ger DuanyJeremiah
Thad LuckinbillMatt
Afemo OmilamiDr. Monyang
Sarah BakerPamela Lowi
Joshua MikelDave
Mike PniewskiNick Costas
Lindsey GarrettJenny- Emmanuel JalPaul
- Kuoth WielAbital
- Femi OgunsTheo
Maria HowellINS Agent- Peterdeng MongokYoung Mamere
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When was The Good Lie released?
The Good Lie was released on September 10, 2014.
What is The Good Lie about?
The film follows four young Sudanese refugees who win a U.S. relocation lottery and must adapt to American life while one of them grapples with guilt over leaving his brother behind in Sudan.
Where can I watch The Good Lie?
The Good Lie is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase through digital retailers; availability varies by region and provider.
Is The Good Lie based on a true story?
The film is inspired by the true experiences of Sudanese refugees, though it presents a fictional narrative centered on specific characters and their journey.
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