La Promesse

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.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Jean-Pierre Dardenne

Original Language

FR

What is La Promesse about?

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.

Who directed La Promesse?

La Promesse was directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne.

When was La Promesse released?

La Promesse was released on August 7, 1996.

How long is La Promesse?

La Promesse has a runtime of 1h 34m.

Where can I track La Promesse?

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