The Effects of Lying

Out Now

Naveen has lived his life by the book; he’s a loyal husband and loving father. He’s sacrificed everything for his family. But today is going to be different, as after finding his teenage daughter Simran secretly gorging herself and his dissatisfied wife Sangeeta in bed with his brother, secrets that have festered for decades long come pouring out and he’s forced to face up to who he really is.

‘The Effects of Lying’ is a dark comedy with real heart, that seeks to bring a new, urgent representation of contemporary British Asian families to international screens.

The film is directed by rising star Isher Sahota and features a top tier British Asian cast including Ace Bhatti (Bohemian Rhapsody, Line of Duty), Laila Rouass (Holby City, Spooks), Navin Chowdhry (The End of the F***ing World, Our Girl), Lauren Patel (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), Shaheen Khan (Mogul Mowgli, Bend It Like Beckham), Bhasker Patel (Emmerdale), Adam Bregman (Tolkien, Genius) and Mark Williams (Harry Potter film series).

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  • "There’s already a bit of BAFTA buzz around this British indie film – and for good reason”

    Evening Standard

  • “Its a South Asian 'Secrets & Lies’ and Bhatti should get more leading roles off the back of his fine performance.”

    The Times

  • Seven best shows to stream this week - "It’s an intense watch, brought to life by a fine cast.”

    The Guardian

  • "The Effects of Lying is a remarkable film….the script transcends ethnicity"

    Royal Television Society

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