Plot Summary
The Liar (1981) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1981 · 53 mins · Finnish
- Directed by
- Mika Kaurismäki
- Starring
- Juuso Hirvikangas, Aki Kaurismäki, Markku Peltola, Pirkko Hämäläinen, Matti Pellonpää, Eija Vilpas
Ville Alfa, a loquacious, hyperactive drifter, roams Helsinki’s streets and cafés, constantly seeking cash from acquaintances and strangers. He relies on a stream of quirky, snappy, pseudo‑intellectual remarks and elaborate, fabricated excuses, turning every encounter into a desperate pitch for money.
On this page (3)
Full plot summary
The Liar (1981) Plot Summary Coming Soon
We are working on the full plot summary and ending explained of The Liar (1981). Check back soon, or request it now to move it up the list.
If you liked this
Movies Like The Liar
Similar movies to The Liar: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
The Liar (1981) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about The Liar in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app