The Promise

A tense wartime survival story that slows into a quiet, earnest meditation on compassion and keeping your word.

Starring

Chris Connell, Maya Stojan, Alex Bentley

Overview

Major Connell, a WWII Allied fighter pilot, is flying 10,000 feet over the South Pacific when the unthinkable happens - Enemy artillery rattles his plane forcing the F4F Wildcat to crash land into Japanese occupied territory. Fighting for his life, Connell is forced to confront his humanity, forging an unlikely friendship with a young Japanese soldier to uphold a promise he made to the love of his life.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, war, friendship, loyalty

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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