Inspired by actual events, about a young girl and her mother, Laren Sims, a con-artist and master of disguises who steals the identities of other women and then turns to murder to protect her secrets.
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Title: Lies My Mother Told Me (TV Movie 2005)
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Cast
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| Joely Richardson | ... | Laren Sims | |
| Colm Feore | ... | Lucas Mackenzie | |
| Hayden Panettiere | ... | Haylei Sims | |
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Jasmine Berg | ... | Young Haylei Sims |
| Tim Henry | ... | Johnny | |
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Judith Buchan | ... | Jenny |
| Kailin See | ... | Kristin | |
| Joe Norman Shaw | ... | Edwards Samuels | |
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Kira Bradley | ... | Tammy |
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Stirling Karlsen | ... | Jodie |
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Barbara Gates Wilson | ... | Detective Rayburn |
| Marty Antonini | ... | Guy | |
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Rita Bozi | ... | Carolyn |
| Carrie Schiffler | ... | Roadside Diner Waitress | |
| Tom Carey | ... | Jake | |
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Free-spirited Laren Sims runs away with her daughter Haylei, after skipping out on her probation for stealing and spending money using stolen credit cards. Using numerous identities, fake checks, and swiped credit cards, the duo take up roots in Sin City itself- Las Vegas. Against Haylei's wishes, Laren marries wealthy attorney Lucas, and settles down with her daughter to raise horses. But when Laren's criminal past begins to haunt her, the shocking lengths that Laren will undertake to escape it makes for a discovery of more secrets and lies that ultimately end in murder. Written by TV Profil
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Sometimes, it's better not to know the truth.Parents Guide:
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Haylei Sims: Yeah, I saw the food containers...
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Written and Performed by Bonnie McKee
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records
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Based on the real-life murder of Sacramento attorney Larry McNabney, poisoned by his wife Elisa McNabney, and her young accomplice, Sarah Dutra. See more »Goofs
As the daughter walks into the kitchen, the mother is standing behind the counter, yet in the scene immediately before, the mother was sitting at the table. See more »Quotes
Laren Sims: [getting ready for her date with Lucas] I'm cooking dinner.Haylei Sims: Yeah, I saw the food containers...
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A Voice That CarriesWritten and Performed by Bonnie McKee
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
7 March 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Anyám hazugságai See more »Filming Locations:
Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCompany Credits
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the story itself isn't all its cracked up to be. But the fact that its based on actual events gives it power. Joely Richardson carries the movie as a fugitive mother, who along with her young daughter, leaves a trail of warrants across the country. When she settles with a wealthy attorney, her past demons come back with a vengeance.
Though its very much a "Lifetime" movie, it has a nice sense of freshness to the genre. There are a few plot twists that seem to never get explained in full, but its a Lifetime Original, so you get that you pay for..
If you're in on a Friday night, or you're a fan of Joely, i recommend it.