The Innocent
The Innocent

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The Innocent

2022
Movie
99 min
French

Sylvie, a nearly sixty-year-old woman, has fallen in love with Michel, a thug she marries in prison. The couple dream of starting again with a clean slate by opening a flower shop. But Sylvie’s son Abel, convinced that Michel will fall into a life of crime, disapproves of this relationship.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Simón MesserliGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this psychological thriller, a man with a troubled past finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As he tries to protect his family from a shadowy organization, he must confront his own demons and unravel a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. The lines between reality and deception blur as the protagonist navigates a treacherous path filled with secrets and betrayal.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Anna Friel. However, some found the plot convoluted at times. Audiences generally responded well to the thriller elements and the twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and compelling performances.

  • Some critics found the narrative pacing uneven.

  • The film's suspenseful plot kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

Google audience: Audience reception data for "The Innocent" (2022) is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Harlan Coben.

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1 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I like Louis Garrel - he has something about him that I usually find engaging to watch on screen. Here, though, the story is all just a little too far-fetched! He ("Abel") takes his mother "Sylvie" (Anouk Grinberg) to prison where she runs ...