The Lie (2018) is a psychological thriller that explores the dark depths of human nature and the extreme lengths parents will go to protect their child. Directed by Veena Sud, the film stars Mireille Enos, Peter Sarsgaard, and Joey King in a gripping tale of deception, guilt, and moral dilemmas.

The story follows Jay and Rebecca, a divorced couple who find themselves in a nightmare when their teenage daughter, Kayla (Joey King), confesses to a horrifying crime. While on the way to a ballet retreat, Kayla impulsively pushes her best friend, Brittany, off a bridge, seemingly killing her. Panicked and desperate, Jay and Rebecca make a fateful decision—to cover up the crime in order to protect their daughter.

As they weave a tangled web of lies, they begin to spiral out of control, drawing suspicion from Brittany’s father and the police. Their once-normal lives become consumed by paranoia, fear, and the moral weight of their choices. But as the truth unravels, shocking twists reveal that nothing is as it seems.

The Lie is a tense and unsettling thriller that questions how far people are willing to go for family, and whether the truth is ever as simple as it appears. With eerie cinematography and haunting performances, the film keeps viewers on edge until its chilling conclusion.