7.9
Umberto D.
1952
The Promise (2005)
December 15, 20052h 1mZH
5.6
132 votes
Overview
An orphaned girl, driven by poverty at such a young age, makes a promise with an enchantress. In return for beauty and the admiration of every man, she will never be with the man she loves. This spell cannot be broken unless the impossible happens: snow falling in spring and the dead coming back to life. Now a grown and beautiful princess, she regrets her promise, for all of the men she's loved has always been met with tragedy.
Director
Chen KaigeWriters
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Status
Released
Original Language
Mandarin
Budget
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Revenue
$31.0M
Production Companies
21 Century Shengkai FilmCapgen Investment GroupMoonstone EntertainmentWarner Independent PicturesSalon FilmsChina Film Group Corporation
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