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4.7 / 10(10 votes)IMDbNR20051h 20mCanada, Hong Kong

Innocent

Synopsis

17-year-old Eric follows his parents to immigrate to Canada and is thus forced to confront different emotional and cultural problems. He must not only adjust to the new environment, but also come to terms with his homosexuality. Standing at the brink of adulthood, he encounters a series of potential romantic interests - his handsome cousin, a schoolmate, a middle aged lawyer and finally a kitchen helper. They represent different stages in Eric's development, from infatuation, sex, love to a sense of responsibility.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 6, 2005

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Simon Chung
Screenplay & Story
Simon Chung
Original Score
Kevin Poon
Original Title
Innocent
Country of Origin
Canada, Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin, English
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Ying E Chi

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Simon Chung

Screenplay & Story

Simon Chung

Original Score & Music

Kevin Poon

Director of Photography

Vinit Borrison

Producers

Simon Chung, Paul Lee

Department Leadership Roster

Simon Chung

Director

Simon Chung

Writer

Simon Chung

Producer

Paul Lee

Producer

Vinit Borrison

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Innocent.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Innocent

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Innocent about?

17-year-old Eric follows his parents to immigrate to Canada and is thus forced to confront different emotional and cultural problems. He must not only adjust to the new environment, but also come to terms with his homosexuality. Standing at the brink of adulthood, he encounters a series of potential romantic interests - his handsome cousin, a schoolmate, a middle aged lawyer and finally a kitchen helper. They represent different stages in Eric's development, from infatuation, sex, love to a sense of responsibility.

Who directed Innocent?

Innocent was directed by Simon Chung.

Who stars in Innocent?

The principal cast of Innocent includes Po Chan, Timothy Lee, Larry Peloso, David Yee, David Song Wei Liu.

When was Innocent released and how long is it?

Innocent was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for Innocent?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Innocent was composed by Kevin Poon.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Innocent?

Innocent holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).