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Release Year2017
Runtime0h 15m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorNeville Pierce
WritersNeville Pierce
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsPromise
About Promise
A Syrian refugee can only stay in Britain if she becomes a surrogate mother for a desperate couple, but their illicit pact has dark consequences.
Directed by Neville Pierce, Promise leans on a strong ensemble — Rebecca Callard, Nabil Elouahabi, Lara Sawalha — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2017.
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