GoodWatchSign up

A Liar and a Broken Girl

2010·Movie
1h 50min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Watch

No stream option in US yet.

A Liar and a Broken Girl fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting mood

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

In a small rural town, a brother and sister goes missing and there's also a serial killer case involving woman as the victims. Mayu Misono (Aya Omasa) is a sophomore high school student in the town. She is called "Ma-chang". When Mayu Misono was young, she was also kidnapped and locked up. Since that time she has been traumatized and has become indifferent to everything around her. One day, in front Mayu's mansion, her childhood friend Mii-kun (Shota Sometani), who was kidnapped with Mayu, suddenly appears. Ma-chang hugs Mii-kun. Up until now, she has waited for Mii-kun. Mayu has lived in the mansion alone, until a week ago, when she kidnapped two elementary school aged kids and has kept them locked in her mansion. To hide Mayu's crime, the four of them will live together in the mansion. The truth of what happened 10 years ago becomes slowly revealed. The reason Mi-kun tries to protect Mayu, even puts his life at risk, all connects to an unexpected real criminal.
Psychological ThrillerDark MysteryTrauma ExplorationUnsettling NarrativeChildhood TraumaCharacter-Driven DramaGritty RealismSuspensefulIntense Storytelling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Liar and a Broken Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Liar and a Broken Girl legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for A Liar and a Broken Girl in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is A Liar and a Broken Girl worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Liar and a Broken Girl rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is A Liar and a Broken Girl?

1 h 50 min

A Liar and a Broken Girl runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is A Liar and a Broken Girl in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.