Once Upon A Lie

Once Upon a Lie unravels the life of Alexander, a charming conman who lured lonely men into an elaborate seductive pen-pal scheme, and the way these lies rippled across decades. In the 1980s, Alexander is a washed-up Canadian expat in Paris, broke and directionless—until he stumbles onto an unexpected opportunity: lonely men willing to pay for a dream. With the help of Lexi, he begins crafting an empire of illusion—letters from fictitious women, each tailored to an idealized fantasy. Set against the vibrant Parisian nightlife, from jazz clubs to neon-lit cabarets, the city’s energy and sense of possibility become the perfect backdrop for their scheme. In this world of hedonism and illusion, they exploit not just the men’s desires, but the romantic allure of Paris itself. At first, it’s just a hustle. They rent mailing lists, write love letters, and print catalogs featuring photos of women from their club. But as the money rolls in, the lie grows bigger. What starts as a [...] Détails du projet et contacts sur Series Mania+