The Promise
Originally released in 2005. The Promise is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Chen Kaige. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Cecilia Cheung, Liu Ye, and Chen Hong
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (129 votes)
Box Office
$31M
Worldwide gross
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Revenue
- $30,995,924
Production Companies
- 21 Century Shengkai Film
- Capgen Investment Group
- China Film Group Corporation
- Moonstone Entertainment
- Warner Independent Pictures
- Salon Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Promise about?
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 sp...
Who directed The Promise?
The Promise was directed by Chen Kaige.
How long is The Promise?
The Promise has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was The Promise released?
The Promise was released on December 15, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Promise?
The main cast of The Promise includes Cecilia Cheung, Liu Ye, Chen Hong, Cheng Qian, Jang Dong-gun.
Is The Promise worth watching?
The Promise has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 129 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.