House of Promises

A lush, earnest period drama that sweeps you into a glamorous yet harsh world of ambition and romance, with a measured pace and emotional weight.

Created by

Carola M. Lowitz, Conni Lubek

Genres

Drama

Starring

Naemi Florez, Ludwig Simon, Alexander Scheer

Tagline

Great feelings in difficult times

Overview

Berlin in the 1920s. A dazzling place, but times are not only golden, they are marked by poverty and crime. Vicky arrives in the city, led by promises of a better life, she’s looking for a job. But as soon as she gets there, her hopes and dreams are met with a cold awakening. With no place to stay and nothing to her name, she hires on to work as a saleswoman at a newly-established, glamorous department store. But the founders are also fighting for survival, just like Vicky. Times are tough, and it’s about to get tougher.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, ambition, love, survival

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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