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A Liar and a Broken Girl

A Liar and a Broken Girl (2010)

Oct 25, 2010 1h 50m Drama Romance

In a small rural town, a brother and sister goes missing and there's also a serial killer case involving woman as the victims. Mayu Misono (Aya Omasa) is a sophomore high school student in the town. She is called "Ma-chang". When Mayu Misono was young, she was also kidnapped and locked up. Since that time she has been traumatized and has become indifferent to everything around her. One day, in front Mayu's mansion, her childhood friend Mii-kun (Shota Sometani), who was kidnapped with Mayu, suddenly appears. Ma-chang hugs Mii-kun. Up until now, she has waited for Mii-kun. Mayu has lived in the mansion alone, until a week ago, when she kidnapped two elementary school aged kids and has kept them locked in her mansion. To hide Mayu's crime, the four of them will live together in the mansion. The truth of what happened 10 years ago becomes slowly revealed. The reason Mi-kun tries to protect Mayu, even puts his life at risk, all connects to an unexpected real criminal.

Directed by Natsuki Seta

Cast

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Aya Omasa
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Aya Omasa

as Mayu Misono

Shota Sometani
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Shota Sometani

as Mii-Kun

Kyoka Suzuki
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Kyoka Suzuki

as Dr. Sakashita

Tomoko Tabata
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Tomoko Tabata

as Det. Kamiyashi

Masaki Miura
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Masaki Miura

as Det. Fujita

Kinuo Yamada
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Kinuo Yamada

as Kidnapper's wife

Takuji Suzuki
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Takuji Suzuki

as Kidnapper

Uji Kiyotaka
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Uji Kiyotaka

as Sugawara

Yuko Araki
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Yuko Araki

as High School Student

Waku Sakaguchi
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Waku Sakaguchi

as Mii-kun (young)

Crew

Director
  • Natsuki Seta
Writer
  • Hitoma Iruma

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, A Liar and a Broken Girl examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Natsuki Seta brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2010, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of A Liar and a Broken Girl took approximately 33 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 110 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 169 minutes long.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
  • The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • The costume department created over 169 unique costume pieces for the production.

Historical Context

  • In 2010, when this film is released:
  • Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
  • Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: October 25, 2010
  • Runtime: 1h 50m

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