White Lie (2019)

A popular undergrad faking cancer struggles to maintain her secret.

Directors:

Yonah Lewis, Calvin Thomas

Writers:

Yonah Lewis, Calvin Thomas

Stars:

Kacey Rohl, Amber Anderson, Martin Donovan

4 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kacey Rohl	...	Katie Arneson
Amber Anderson	...	Jennifer Ellis
Martin Donovan	...	Doug Arneson
Thomas Olajide	...	Jabari Jordan
Connor Jessup	...	Owen
Sharon Lewis	...	Colette
Christine Horne	...	Julia Stansfield
Darrin Baker	...	Dr. Becker
Zahra Bentham	...	Kadisha
Shanice Banton	...	Veronica
Spencer Glassman	...	Amy
Hershel Blatt	...	Kevin
Luc Trottier	...	Rylie
Carolina Bartczak	...	Magda
Matthew Owen	...	Lucas

Storyline

Katie Arneson is faking cancer. A university dance major, Katie's falsified diagnosis and counterfeit fundraising have transformed her into a campus celebrity surrounded by the supportive community she's always dreamed of: a close-knit group of friends, security in her academic pursuits, and a caring relationship with her girlfriend. Dependent upon a bursary for sick students to maintain her ruse, Katie learns the funding is in jeopardy unless she can provide copies of her medical records within the week.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbianism | text message | female protagonist | written by director | cell phone | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Hanging in Jennifer's bedroom is a poster advertising "Quilted Cotton Pads - 99¢." The style of the sign makes it clear that it's from an old Toronto discount store called Honest Ed's.

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Quotes

Katie Arneson: You think I chose this? People look at me and stare and avoid me. Nobody would choose this. We spend so much time together, how could I fake the tests and the chemo and everything?

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Soundtracks

The Cycle/The Spiral: Time to Go Down Slowly
Written by Matt Tong, Lee Tesche, John Mahan, Franklin James Fisher and Jos Wos
Performed by Algiers
Courtesy of Matador Records by arrangement with Beggars Group Media

User Reviews

Movie

Absolutely loved this movie, good and plausible storyline, with great acting

Details

Official Sites:

Official page Official site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

White Lie

Filming Locations:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Forge Productions, Lisa Pictures, Babe Nation Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1