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(Not That) Innocent

(Not That) Innocent  ·  2021, Taiwan
6.3
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● Completed 🕑 2021

“The one you love is Yu Shi, not me.” "How come the same person can have two completely different personalities?" Lovers sometimes have different dreams in the same bed. In your subconscious, are you a cunning rabbit…

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In this captivating 5-minute short film spin-off from the groundbreaking Taiwanese BL series 'Innocence,' (Not That) Innocent dives deep into the fractured psyche of Noah, a character grappling with dissociative identity disorder. Through a mesmerizing blend of interpretive dance, surreal visuals, and haunting voiceovers, viewers witness Noah's internal world—a chaotic carnival of masks, shifting lights, and subconscious fears. Unlike the calm, low-key tone of the main series, this artistic piece presents a wild, almost fever-dream interpretation of love, identity, and trauma. It's a bold exploration of how two personalities can inhabit one body, asking: 'The one you love is Yu Shi, not me.' The short is not a traditional narrative but an emotional, sensory experience that adds profound dimension to the original story. Perfect for fans of psychological BL dramas who appreciate experimental storytelling and raw emotional depth.

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(Not That) Innocent Episode 1
Season 1 · Oct 29, 2021
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art_house_bl
April 2024
9/10
This 5-minute piece is pure art. The interpretive dance, the masks, the ever-changing colored lights—it perfectly captures Noah's inner turmoil. I loved how it contrasts with the calm of the main series, adding a whole new dimension. A must-watch after 'Innocence'.
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noir_vibes
July 2024
4/10
As someone who hasn't seen the parent drama, this was completely baffling. The strobe effects and chaotic editing gave me a headache, not insight. I get it's supposed to show mental chaos, but it felt more unpleasant than profound. Probably rewarding for fans of the original, but not for new viewers.
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soundtrack_savant
December 2023
8/10
The music and sound design are the real stars here—pulsating, anxiety-inducing, perfectly matching the visual strobe. It's like a music video that never quite becomes one, and I love that. The teddy bear at the table made me laugh, but overall it's a bold, memorable short.
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psychological_romance_fan
February 2025
7/10
I wish there was more romance, but the psychological angle is compelling. The voiceover lines like 'The one you love is Yu Shi, not me' hit hard. It's a short, intense glimpse into DID, but I wish the parent series had explored this more explicitly.