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The Promise

2016 · 133 min · History

In the final days of the Ottoman Empire, a love triangle forms between an Armenian medical student, a sophisticated artist, and an American journalist, even as the genocide of the Armenians begins to engulf them all. A sweeping historical romance.

Why it’s here

An American historical epic centered on Armenians during the final Ottoman years.

Runtime
133 min
Genre
History · Romance · Drama
Mood
romantic · thoughtful · dark
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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