Meanwhile, Yeon-hee's own feelings are complicated by her sense of obligation to her boyfriend, as well as her own desires and ambitions. As the story unfolds, the characters become increasingly entangled in a web of lies and deception, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion.
Meskipun kontroversial, film ini mendapat perhatian internasional dan diputar di berbagai festival film bergengsi, antara lain: Venice Film Festival (1999): Masuk dalam kompetisi resmi. Toronto International Film Festival (1999) International Film Festival Rotterdam (2000) Konteks Penting untuk Penonton Nonton Film Korea Lies 1999 Sub Indonesia