Bitter Innocence (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Bitter Innocence is a drama film directed by Dominik Graf, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Andreas Brandt is the head of the research department in a pharmaceutical company. He earns enough to build a future with his wife Monica and his daughter Eva. But a merger puts his position in jeopardy. Brandt randomly observes Larssen, who’s responsible for the merger, raping the waitress Vanessa. Instead of helping her, he takes a file which has previously been stolen by Larssen. It contains incriminating evidence against Larssen. Brandt tries to blackmail Larssen, but Larssen is capable to shift the buck back to Brandt. Slowly Brandt’s family becomes involved...
Who’s in it. Bitter Innocence stars Elmar Wepper as Andreas Brandt, Andrea L'Arronge as Monika Brandt, Michael Mendl as Dr. Robert Larssen and Lisa Maria Potthoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bitter Innocence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bitter Innocence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bitter Innocence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bitter Innocence (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bitter Innocence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bitter Innocence worth watching?
- Bitter Innocence holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bitter Innocence?
- Bitter Innocence stars Elmar Wepper, Andrea L'Arronge, Michael Mendl, Lisa Maria Potthoff and Mareike Lindenmeyer.
- When was Bitter Innocence released?
- Bitter Innocence was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.