INNOCENT
Directed by Simon Chung


17-year-old Eric Tang emigrates with his family from Hong Kong to Canada. While his family struggles financially and culturally, Eric must come to terms with his homosexuality. He romantically pursues his handsome hockey-playing cousin as well as a middle-aged lawyer, and also his classmate James, only to be rebuffed. As the family restaurant and the family itself begin to fail, Eric forms a connection to an illegal immigrant -- with unforeseen consequences.

Hong Kong / 80 min. / optional Spanish subtitles



“A sensitive romantic drama about grappling with life and gay love! Captivating!”
Gary Kramer, SAN FRANCISCO BAY TIMES

“Dreamlike. It traces the spacey circular topography of free-floating desire like an opulent tapestry helmed by Stanley Kwan.”
Ronnie Sheib, VARIETY

“Sublime! Timothy Lee’s performance as Eric perfectly balances vulnerability and something that’s not so innocent.”
Lawrence Ferber, PHILADELPHIA GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

“ A sensitive examination of displaced people and the consequences.”
Grady Harp, AMAZON.COM

Director Simon Chung’s short film: LIFE IS ELSEWHERE
Director Simon Chung’s short film: STANLEY BELOVED
Interviews with director Simon Chung & lead actor Timothy Lee
Photo gallery
Scene selections
Coming attractions
Dolby 5.1 & 2.0 audio
Optional subtitles
Widescreen

WINNER - NFB AWARD - BEST CANADIAN FILM
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

2006 Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Hong Kong Int’l Film Festival
Singapore Int’l Film Festival
Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival
Toronto Reel Asian Int’l Film Festival
Frameline San Francisco Int’l LGBT Film Festival
Inside Out Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival
NewFest New York LGBT Film Festival
Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
Closet Cinema Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival