La Promesse (1996)
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.
Top Cast
Jérémie Renier
Igor
Olivier Gourmet
Roger
Assita Ouedraogo
Assita
Florian Delain
Riri
Hachemi Haddad
Nabil
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FAQ about La Promesse
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…
When was La Promesse released?
La Promesse was released in 1996.
What genres does La Promesse belong to?
La Promesse is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in La Promesse?
The cast of La Promesse includes Jérémie Renier, Olivier Gourmet, Assita Ouedraogo, Florian Delain, Hachemi Haddad.