Love Lies (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Love Lies is a drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Mexico City, Mentiras Piadosas is the doomed love story of Clara and Israel. She is a health inspector and he is an herb merchant, who is obsessed with the construction of an enormous model of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan. They both decide to leave their respective partners to live together, however, jealousy, blackmail and guilt will become unbreakable patterns destroying their tragic relationship
Who’s in it. Love Lies stars Alonso Echánove as Israel Ordóñez, Delia Casanova as Clara Zamudio, Ernesto Yáñez as Matilde and Fernando Palavicini.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Love Lies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Lies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Lies (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Lies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Lies worth watching?
- Love Lies holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Lies?
- Love Lies stars Alonso Echánove, Delia Casanova, Ernesto Yáñez and Fernando Palavicini.
- When was Love Lies released?
- Love Lies was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.