The 22nd Essay: Liar Liar (1997, USA)
- Director, Kayukawa Clinic, Yuhei Kayukawa, M.D.
- Feb 20, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 19
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Why has “truth” drifted away from people? Aesop’s fable “The Traveler and the Goddess of Truth” poses a question that still resonates today.
In a society where lies are often accepted—and sometimes even rewarded—how honest can we truly remain? This film humorously and sharply explores that theme. When a lawyer who has built his life on lies suddenly finds himself unable to tell one, what comes into view?
Through comedy layered with satire, the story reveals human weakness and the possibility of renewal, inviting us to reconsider the meaning of telling the truth.
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