Lies My Mother Told Me

The narrative stretches from 1992, when Laren is first introduced as a single mother, through the late 1990s and into 2001. The timeline charts a cycle of theft, deception, and escalating danger. Key revelations and the ultimate choices unfold over nearly a decade, shaping the characters' fates.

The film begins in Destin, North Carolina, a coastal town that frames Laren's early life. It then follows the mother and daughter across the country, from rural Texas to Tennessee and into the glittering Las Vegas strip. The shifting landscapes highlight the tension between confined domestic space and the expansive, lawless spaces they traverse.

💔 Family

A fraught mother-daughter bond sits at the center of the story, built on loyalty even as it’s strained by lies and crime. Laren's reckless choices pull Haylei into danger while forcing the child to grow up quickly. The film asks how love can coexist with manipulation and harm.

🗝️ Deception

Identity and disguise drive the plot, from stolen licenses to the alias Allison. The web of secrecy tightens as past traumas resurface and threaten to destroy the fragile peace the pair have built. Trust becomes a constant risk as truth edges closer.

💰 Crime

Criminal acts begin with small thefts and escalate toward embezzlement, revealing the seductive rush and danger of crime. Wealth and power are used to shield illicit behavior, with consequences rippling through families and communities. The story scrutinizes whether the thrill of crime ever justifies the cost.