Family Lies
"Secrets bind"
Originally released in 2016. Family Lies is a drama film. directed by Valentin Kuik. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tambet Tuisk, Eva Koldits, and Roman Baskin
Synopsis
The film is set in a town that has a professional symphony orchestra, managed by authoritarian and confident Paul Levald, who has conducted both the orchestra and his family affairs for years. Due to dramatic events, Paul’s son-in-law Egon Rei must unexpectedly assume his duties. In addition to the baton, power and responsibility as well as the tensions in the orchestra, Egon inherits his father-in-law’s secrets and obligations from his complicated past. New lies are born out of old ones and, at some point, Egon realises that the revelation of truth might cause a real chaos. "Family Lies" by Valentin Kuik and Manfred Vainokivi is a relationship drama about elephants in the bedroom and skeletons in the closet, about small and big deceptions, half-truths and set-ups that can be found in every family’s secret chronicles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
2.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
ET
Original language
Country
Estonia
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ET
Production Companies
- Filmivabrik
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Lies about?
The film is set in a town that has a professional symphony orchestra, managed by authoritarian and confident Paul Levald, who has conducted both the orchestra and his family affairs for years. Due ...
Who directed Family Lies?
Family Lies was directed by Valentin Kuik.
How long is Family Lies?
Family Lies has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Family Lies released?
Family Lies was released on March 1, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Family Lies?
The main cast of Family Lies includes Tambet Tuisk, Eva Koldits, Roman Baskin, Ülle Kaljuste, Tõnu Kark.