Sensei no Shiroi Uso (2024)

Other name: 先生の白い嘘 ; Teacher's White Lie , Sensei's Pious Lie

Description:

"Sensei no Shiroi Uso" delves into the complex life of Hara Misuzu, a high school teacher who prefers emotional distance from her students. She carries the silent burden of a past trauma: being raped by Hayafuji, her best friend's boyfriend. Misuzu never reported the assault, enduring its psychological aftermath alone. Years later, her torment continues as she is locked in a coercive relationship with Hayafuji, now her best friend's fiancé, illustrating a disturbing cycle of abuse and infidelity.

Her carefully constructed world faces disruption when rumors emerge about her student, Niizuma Yuki, allegedly involved in a secret affair. As Yuki's teacher, Misuzu is compelled to offer him counseling. This interaction forces her to confront her own unaddressed trauma while navigating the delicate boundaries of a student-teacher dynamic, an older woman grappling with profound personal pain mentoring a younger man facing his own secretive challenges. The film explores themes of trauma, gender inequality, and the hidden truths within relationships.

Episodes: 1

Duration: 1 hr. 57 min.

Airs On: Jul 13, 2024

Director: Miki Koichiro

Country: Korean

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2024

Genre:Drama; Psychological; Romance