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The Good Lie is a 2014 American drama film written by Margaret Nagle and directed by Philippe Falardeau. The film stars Reese Witherspoon in the lead role, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and Corey Stoll.
Nov 7, 2014 · Based on a true story, The Good Lie follows four Sudanese children who survive a war and resettle in America. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and learn more about the film on IMDb.
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- Biography, Drama
- Philippe Falardeau
- 2014-11-07
Oct 3, 2014 · A feel-right movie about Sudanese orphans who survive a civil war and find a new home in America. The film features South Sudanese actors who bring authenticity and dignity to their roles, while Reese Witherspoon plays a supportive recruiter.
A drama based on a true story of Sudanese orphans who resettle in the U.S. with the help of a social worker (Reese Witherspoon). See critics' ratings, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
- (90)
- Philippe Falardeau
- PG-13
- Reese Witherspoon
Orphaned by the brutal civil war in Sudan that began in 1983, these young victims traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot in search of safety. 15 years later, a humanitarian effort would ...
Four Sudanese children orphaned after their village is massacred in the Second Sudanese Civil War make an arduous, dangerous trek through the plains, enduring hardship, death, and sacrifice all the way until they reach safety in a refugee camp in Kenya.
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Academy Award® winner Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line") stars alongside Sudanese actors Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and newcomer Nyakuoth Weil, many of whom were also children of...
- 3 min
- 807.1K
- Warner Bros. Pictures
