The Kid Who Lies (2011)

In the scarred landscape of a Venezuelan town, where skeletal remains of buildings stand as the only survivors of a devastating mudslide, a courageous 13-year-old embarks on a poignant voyage along the coast. This is the tale of The Kid Who Lies, a young boy grappling with the shards of his past, carving out a path of survival through a tapestry of enchanting anecdotes and fabricated stories. His imagination weaves tales of heroic sacrifices by his mother and tragic deaths of his father, captivating strangers and buying him passage on his journey. However, whispers of truth seep through his tales, casting light on a past blurred by the catastrophic mudslide that shattered his world a decade ago and claimed his mother among the many lost. Contradictions emerge as the stories spun by his father start to unravel, pushing the boy to embark on a quest not just for survival, but for his own identity and history. His journey is not just physical but emotional, as he traverses the desert of his desolate past to discover an oasis of affections and feelings. Struggling between laughter and tears, he treads on, the crack in his soul gradually beginning to heal. The Kid Who Lies is a tale of resilience and self-discovery, a testament to the power of stories and the enduring spirit of a child navigating through the wreckage of his past, endeavoring to piece together the jigsaw of his life.

The Kid Who Lies is a drama movie featuring Iker Fernández and directed by Marité Ugás.

The Kid Who Lies is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.