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The Promise

2005·Movie
2h 1min·PG-13
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic535.7Rotten Tomatoes30%44%

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An , fantasy movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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An orphaned girl, driven by poverty at such a young age, makes a promise with an enchantress. In return for beauty and the admiration of every man, she will never be with the man she loves. This spell cannot be broken unless the impossible happens: snow falling in spring and the dead coming back to life. Now a grown and beautiful princess, she regrets her promise, for all of the men she's loved has always been met with tragedy.
Wuxia FantasyEpic RomanceVisual SpectacleMartial Arts DramaTragic FateEnchanting World-BuildingMythical ElementsGrand AdventureSumptuous Cinematography

Crew

Directed by:
Chen Kaige
Written by:
Chen Kaige, Charcoal Tan
Produced by:
Han San Ping, Chen Hong, Ernst Etchie Stroh
Composed by:
Klaus Badelt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Promise?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Promise from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Promise worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is The Promise okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Promise good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Promise in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does The Promise use?

Doomed Home TownBittersweet EndingPersecuted IntellectualsMy Species Doth Protest Too MuchImprobable Infant SurvivalTrain EscapeFaintingHistorical Domain CharacterThe PromiseSuicide AttackThe CavalryThe Siegeand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Doomed Home Town, Bittersweet Ending, and Persecuted Intellectuals.