Synopsis:
THE LIE marks the feature film directorial debut for Joshua Leonard whose acting credits include HUMPDAY, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT and the recently released HIGHER GROUND. Based on the acclaimed New Yorker short story by T.C. Boyle, THE LIE is a candid, yet charming look at how a seemingly harmless and momentary lapse of judgment can lead to life-altering calamity. Lonnie (Joshua Leonard) and Clover (TEETH’S Jess Weixler) were once young idealists — destined to change the world, until an unanticipated pregnancy derailed their plans. Instead of making their mark, the pair finds themselves trapped in a bourgeois nightmare, hosting BBQ’s and arguing about organic diapers. Clover is in her final year of law school, while Lonnie, stuck in a nine-to-five routine, remains in a daze about the artistic lifestyle they were forced toabandon.
Deciding he needs some time away from his soul-sucking job to renew his stalled aspirations, Lonnie calls in sick and creates a shocking lie to justify hisabsence. Swept away in a series of misadventures beyond his control, he attempts to close the Pandora’s box, but finds that it is too late. As Lonnie’s crudely constructed lie begins to unravel, THE LIE takes us on a journey ofself-discovery as it astutely examines what it means to be an adult, and the steps we all take to get there…eventually.
THE LIE also stars Mark Webber from SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD and features appearances by Jane Adams (HAPPINESS), Kelli Garner (THE AVIATOR), Alia Shawkat (“ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT”) and Gerry Bednob (THE 40 YEAR-OLD VIRGIN).
Written and directed by: Joshua Leonard
Produced by: Mary Pat Bentel
Starring: Joshua Leonard, Jess Weixler, Mark Webber, Violet Long
Release Date: November 18, 2011
TME HOLLYWOOD 