
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
Drama
Overview
The story of the sexual development of a filmmaker through three stages of his life.
Top Cast


Julian Sands
Julian Sands
Adult Nic
Julian Sands
Adult Nic


Saffron Burrows
Saffron Burrows
English / Italian Twin
Saffron Burrows
English / Italian Twin


Justin Chadwick
Justin Chadwick
Flash Man
Justin Chadwick
Flash Man


Stefano Dionisi
Stefano Dionisi
Luca
Stefano Dionisi
Luca


Kelly Macdonald
Kelly Macdonald
Susan
Kelly Macdonald
Susan


Gina McKee
Gina McKee
Susan's Mother
Gina McKee
Susan's Mother


Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Nic, aged 16
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Nic, aged 16


Bernard Hill
Bernard Hill
Susan's Father
Bernard Hill
Susan's Father


Rossy de Palma
Rossy de Palma
Blind Woman
Rossy de Palma
Blind Woman
John Cowey
John Cowey
Nic, aged 5
John Cowey
Nic, aged 5
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