A Promise

A quiet, restrained period romance that aches with longing and unspoken feeling, unfolding slowly and leaving a lingering melancholy.

Directed by

Patrice Leconte

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Rebecca Hall, Alan Rickman, Richard Madden

Overview

A romantic drama set in Germany just before WWI and centered on a married woman who falls in love with her husband's teacher. Separated by the war, they pledge their devotion to one another.

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Love, ambition, betrayal, loyalty

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

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

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