Regardless of differences, the gift of innocence is given to all children. From birth, children have no knowledge of evil and are therefore free from being responsible for their own actions. However, as this child progresses through life, he or she is exposed to violence, sexual behavior, and other evils in the world, losing his or her innocence in the process. The End of East, written by Sookfong Lee, is about the immigration experience of several young people from the Chan family across several generations and their experiences in a new country. Similarly, the film Snow Falling on Cedars, directed by Scott Hicks, tells the story of a Japanese man accused of murder on trial, while the hidden past between a journalist and the accused's wife comes to light. Both of these works express the idea of ​​individuals starting out with innocence and naivety and encountering unfamiliar situations that steal their precious gift. Ernest Hemingway once said “All truly evil things begin with innocence.” Despite the grave truth contained in these words, the loss of innocence must occur in a person's life. Through the works The End of East and Snow Falling on Cedars, the creators show that without experiencing the loss of innocence and facing its consequences, it is not possible to develop the depth of perspective necessary to face reality. The End of East, portrays several individuals who lose their innocence and as a result experience extraordinary growth, able to find peace with their decisions. Seid Quan begins his journey as a young teenager who “wants his mother” (Sookfong Lee, 14). He is afraid to walk on the road ahead, unsure of success. Seid Quan loses his innocence, being exposed to a new country, facing its violence, and ultimately... middle of paper......ocence to take control of his future and survive the life he faces They. On the other hand, Ishmael must deal with the loss of his innocence in order to move on from the past. While one of these individuals must find the right path to take for themselves, the other must free themselves from the chains rooted deep in their hearts. The result, however, is shared, since both are able to take a step forward, and in such a condition as not to collapse upon future conquest; Tomorrow. The depiction of the loss of innocence illustrates that only by losing something so dear does one realize its true value; the purpose of its existence. By facing the outcomes of life decisions, children emerge as adults, with the perspective to see the world through the eyes of others and the maturity to understand what they are seeing...