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FilmMovie ReviewsThe Good Lie — 2014

The Good Lie

2014

1h 50m

Biography/Drama

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Cast

Reese Witherspoon (Carrie)Arnold Oceng (Mamere)Ger Duany (Jeremiah)Emmanuel Jal (Paul)Corey Stoll (Jack)Kuoth Wiel (Abital)Femi Oguns (Theo)Sarah Baker (Pamela)Lindsey Garrett (Jenny)Peterdeng Mongok (Young Mamere)Okwar Jale (Young Theo)Thon Kueth (Young Jeremiah)Deng Ajuet (Young Paul)Keji Jale (Young Abital)David Madingi (Young Gabriel)Kon Akoue Auok (Young Daniel)Sibusisu Moyo (Young Simon)Antoine Wonder Kalambay (Boy (River of Children))

Director

Philippe Falardeau

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Synopsis

A group of Sudanese refugees, given the chance to resettle in the U.S., arrive in Kansas City, Missouri, where their encounter with an employment agency counselor forever changes all of their lives.

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