The Promise (2016)
Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, The Promise follows a love triangle between Michael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated Ana, and Chris - a renowned American journalist based in Paris.
Cast overview, first billed only:
Oscar Isaac ... Mikael Boghosian
Charlotte Le Bon ... Ana Khesarian
Christian Bale ... Chris Myers
Daniel Giménez Cacho ... Reverend Dikran Antreassian
Shohreh Aghdashloo ... Marta Boghosian
Marwan Kenzari ... Emre Ogan
Angela Sarafyan ... Maral
Tom Hollander ... Garin
Numan Acar ... Mustafa
Igal Naor ... Mesrob
Milene Mayer ... Yeva
Tamer Hassan ... Faruk Pasha
Alicia Borrachero ... Lena
Abel Folk ... Harut
Jean Reno ... Admiral Fournet
Storyline
The film tells the story of Michael (Oscar Isaac), a young Armenian who dreams of studying medicine. When he travels to Constantinople to study, he meets Armenian Ana (Charlotte Le Bon) and falls in love with her, although she dates the American photographer Chris (Christian Bale), sent to Turkey to record the first genocide of the 20th century when the Turks exterminated the Armenian minority. A love triangle settles amidst the horrors of war.
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: armenian genocide | love triangle | belly dancer | woman drowned | genocide
Taglines: Empires fall. Love survives.
Genres: Action | Adventure | Drama | History | War
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic material including war atrocities, violence and disturbing images, and for some sexuality | See all certifications
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Details
Official Sites: Official site [Japan] | Survival Pictures: The Promise
Country: Spain | USA
Language: English | Armenian | German | French | Turkish
Release Date: 21 April 2017 (USA)
Also Known As: The Promise
Filming Locations: Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
Box Office
Budget:$90,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA: $4,095,718, 23 April 2017
Gross USA: $8,224,288
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $12,448,676
Company Credits
Production Co: Babieka, Survival Pictures, Wonderful Films
Technical Specs
Runtime: 133 min
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
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