The Promise (2005)
Original title: 无极
The Promise is a 2005 Chinese-language fantasy movie directed by Chen Kaige, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Cecilia Cheung, Liu Ye and Chen Hong.
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.
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What is The Promise about?
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.
When was The Promise released?
The Promise was released on 15 December 2005.
How long is The Promise?
The Promise runs 2h 1m.
Who made The Promise?
The Promise was directed by Chen Kaige.
Where can I watch The Promise?
The Promise is available on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Promise
Rent: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Cecilia Cheung as Princess Qingcheng
- Liu Ye as Snow Wolf
- Chen Hong as Goddess Manshen
- Cheng Qian as The Emperer
- Jang Dong-gun as Kunlun
- Hiroyuki Sanada as General Guangming
- Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung as Wuhuan
- Yu Jinwei as Ye Li
- Guan Xiaotong as Young Qingcheng
- Shi Lei as Young Wuhuan
- Lu Peng as General in Red
- Anthony Brandon Wong as (voice)