A Promise (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Promise is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Patrice Leconte. It is based on Journey Into the Past by Stefan Zweig and Anthea Bell. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $491,204 worldwide. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Patrice Leconte
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Promise About?
The premise of A Promise without spoilers, adapted from Journey Into the Past by Stefan Zweig and Anthea Bell. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1912 Germany, a young secretary becomes involved in a complicated romance within the home of an aging steel magnate. He finds himself experiencing unrequited love and grappling with rigid societal expectations. His beloved makes a heartfelt promise to wait for him, setting a two-year deadline. However, the outbreak of World War I abruptly separates them, scattering them across continents. Eight years later, he returns to a war-torn Europe, uncertain if their love has endured the years of separation and immense upheaval.
A Promise Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- love triangle
- armenian genocide
- belly dancer
- woman drowned
- church
- orphanage
- execution by firing squad
- wedding
- genocide
- ottoman empire
- world war one
- medical school
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- mass murder
- turkey the country
- 1910s
- constantinople turkey
- military execution
- massacre survivor
- army general
- military headquarters
- armenian
- forced marriage
- laundromat
- grandfather
- ruin
- connection
- news anchor
- loneliness
- soldier
- no opening credits
- medical student
- journalist
- istanbul turkey
- historical fiction
- cheating girlfriend
- holocaust
- mass murderers
- war crime
- armenian deportation
The Director of A Promise
Directed by Patrice Leconte.
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Director Patrice Leconte
More from Patrice Leconte
More films directed by Patrice Leconte, best-rated first: Ridicule, Girl on the Bridge, Man on the Train and The Widow of Saint-Pierre.
A Promise Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Promise 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 2.6
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TMDB 57% User score
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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A Promise Plot Summary
What happens in A Promise from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1915, amidst the chaos of World War I, a naïve yet compassionate Armenian man named Michael (played by Oscar Isaac) journeys to Constantinople to inform his uncle about his plans to attend medical school. Arriving at his uncle’s home, he discovers a loving family, which includes two daughters, one of whom is Ana (portrayed by Charlotte Le Bon), a talented dance instructor with a tragic past. Since losing her mother at a young age, Ana was raised by her father, a renowned violinist, whose death left her burdened with debt and sorrow.
Full summary
The whole story of A Promise, scene by scene
A Promise Box Office
A Promise grossed $491,204 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$491.2K
- International
- $491.2K
A Promise Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Promise.
How Well Do You Know A Promise?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year does the movie primarily take place in?
Cars in A Promise
1 car on screen: the 1997 Nissan Altima.
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1997 Nissan Altima Background role
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A Promise FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of A Promise, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Promise?
A Promise runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was A Promise released?
A Promise was released on April 18, 2014.
Who directed A Promise?
A Promise was directed by Patrice Leconte.
More films by Patrice Leconte How much did A Promise make at the box office?
A Promise grossed $491,204 worldwide.
How is A Promise rated?
A Promise has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 36 on Metacritic, 57% on TMDB and 1.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Is A Promise based on a book?
Yes. A Promise is adapted from Journey Into the Past by Stefan Zweig, Anthea Bell and André Aciman.
Does A Promise have a post-credit scene?
No. A Promise has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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