ideal and reality

Audie 2022-03-22 09:01:41


"If there were no lies in our lives, what would it be like?" The first 20 minutes of the film show a completely real world: everyone's expressions are the true thoughts of their hearts, without any concealment or concealment. The world is also black and white...including the protagonist Mark, who has always been a "bad guy" and his life is also black and white. Mark lies for the first time in order to pay the rent. Tricked the bank clerk to say that he had 800 yuan in his account, and in a world without lies, the bank clerk believed it. When Mark found out that lies can satisfy his other desires: sexual desire, respect, money, Mark was weaving one lie after another. Of course, these lies are all "white lies" now, and they did not cause any malicious harm to people. It's all about creating a "perfect world". Until his beloved girlfriend Anna is going to marry the perfect Brad, Mark can't continue to weave lies...

Everyone wants to live in a perfect society: no lies, everyone has a big house (seems global Everyone has to face the reality of living in a dwelling), full of love, and a perfect partner... But the reality is far from ideal. It's really not fair to him if it's all to blame on God. Therefore, it is enough to accept the reality calmly, pursue your ideals bravely, and be true to yourself.

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The Invention of Lying quotes

  • Richard Bellison: [surprised by the homeowner during a burglary] What are you doing here? It's Monday at noon. You're not supposed to be home now!

    Man at the Door: If you must know, I'm incredibly stressed at work, I've come home early, I'm having a bit of me-time. More importantly, what are you doing?

    Richard Bellison: Well, I was gonna rob your house.

    Man at the Door: I don't like that idea. Not a fan of that at all.

    Richard Bellison: I'm not gonna do it now, because you're in.

    Man at the Door: Do you know what's gonna happen? I'm gonna call the police, you're gonna be arrested.

    Richard Bellison: Well, I'm just gonna leave, and you don't know my name.

    Man at the Door: What is your name?

    Richard Bellison: Richard Bellison.

  • Anna's Mother: Man In The Sky forbid!