Quick overview
If you're browsing genre titles, La Promesse (1996) is the kind of pick that keeps things moving without overcomplicating the premise. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Jérémie Renier, Olivier Gourmet, and Assita Ouedraogo—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 3.8/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
La Promesse (1996)
The Promise, 프로메제, A Promessa, Løftet-
Released: August 7, 1996
Runtime: 94 min
: 3.783/10 from 181 votes
Cast: Jérémie Renier, Olivier Gourmet, Assita Ouedraogo, Florian Delain, Hachemi Haddad, Rasmané Ouédraogo
Igor, aged 15, and his father Roger deal in housing and peddling illicit labor in the outlying districts of Liege, Belgium. Scams, lies and swindling rule their lives. When one of his father’s illegal workers gets injured on the job and asks Igor to promise to take care of his wife and baby, Igor finds himself at a crossroad. He wants to keep the promise, but the price would be to betray his father.
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