Review of The Promise (2016) by Diana Saenger for ReviewExpress.com — 26 Apr 2017

A Stunning Story and Remarkable Production.

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This review of The Promise (2016) was written by Diana Saenger and published by ReviewExpress.com on 26 Apr 2017.

The Promise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gregory K (228) on 09 Feb 2018

Totally spoiled by the English Language speaking. This would have been so much more effective in original language with subtitles…

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