Review of The Promise (2017) by Ava L — 23 Apr 2017

Amazing movie! Makes me proud to be Armenian.

This review of The Promise (2017) was written by Ava L on 23 Apr 2017.

The Promise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ahmed B (204) on 30 Jan 2018

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By A B (285) on 04 Jun 2018

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By Ryan H (2,006) on 25 Sep 2017

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