La Promesse
Director: Jean-Pierre Dardenne
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.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Jérémie Renier
Igor
Olivier Gourmet
Roger
Assita Ouedraogo
Assita
Florian Delain
Riri
Hachemi Haddad
Nabil
Rasmané Ouédraogo
Amidou
Jean-Michel Balthazar
The Labour Inspector
Frédéric Bodson
The Garage Boss
Jean-Paul Dermont
Muller
Alain Holtgen
The Postman
Geneviève Joly-Provost
Geneviève
Rifi Kythouka
The Seer
In brief
La Promesse (1996) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 186 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 34min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch La Promesse online?
La Promesse is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is La Promesse?
La Promesse runs 94 minutes (1h 34min).
What rating does La Promesse have?
La Promesse has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 186 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is La Promesse from?
La Promesse was released in 1996.
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