The Liar and His Lover
2013, Japanese. Directed by Norihiro Koizumi.
Set within music field, this film depicts a love story between a 25-year-old sound engineer and 16-year-old high school student Riko, who posessess a gifted voice. 25-year-old sound engineer Aki is a member of popular band "Crude Play," but right after the band decides to make their major record debut Aki quits the band. But, Aki provides his music to Crude Play under the name of producer Soichiro. Aki begins to date Riko, whose father runs a fruit and vegetable shop. Riko doesn't know about Aki's background, but she likes to listen to him hum. Riko is in a band herself, with childhood friend Yuichi and Sota. One day she is scouted by producer Soichiro.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Norihiro KoizumiDirector
- Takeru SatohAki Ogasawara
- Sakurako OharaRiko Koeda
- Shohei MiuraShun Sakaguchi
- Masataka KubotaShinya Shinohara
- Kouki MizutaKaoru Ono
- Kodai AsakaTeppei Yazaki
- Ryo YoshizawaYuichi Kimijima
- Yuki MorinagaSota Yamazaki
- Mitsuki TanimuraMiwako Nagahama
- Saki AibuMari
- Takashi SorimachiSoichiro Takagi
- Ryûtoyoung Aki Ogasawara
Details
- Released
- 14 December 2013
- Original title
- カノジョは嘘を愛しすぎてる
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Norihiro Koizumi, Tomoko Yoshida
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What The Liar and His Lover is based on
The Liar and His Lover is based on Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru, a manga series by Kotomi Aoki, published by Shogakukan.
Manga series
Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru
By Kotomi Aoki
Published by Shogakukan
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The Liar and His Lover: quick answers
Is The Liar and His Lover worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Liar and His Lover?
The Liar and His Lover runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Liar and His Lover have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Liar and His Lover. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Liar and His Lover parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Liar and His Lover yet.
Which OTT platform is The Liar and His Lover on?
The Liar and His Lover isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 December 2013. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Liar and His Lover?
If you liked The Liar and His Lover, try Solanin, Farewell Song, For Love's Sake.
Who directed The Liar and His Lover?
The Liar and His Lover (2013) was directed by Norihiro Koizumi and stars Takeru Satoh, Sakurako Ohara, Shohei Miura.
What is The Liar and His Lover based on?
The Liar and His Lover is based on Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru, a manga series by Kotomi Aoki, published by Shogakukan.