Review of The Truth (2020) by Robert Abele for Los Angeles Times — 02 Jul 2020

Kore-eda furthers his storied reputation as an artist humanely attuned to what transpires between those who know each other all too well.

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This review of The Truth (2020) was written by Robert Abele and published by Los Angeles Times on 02 Jul 2020.

The Truth has generally received positive reviews.

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