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A Promise
When she met him at the first time, he was a wounded person. However, she saw him through his clear eyes hidden in the bandage. She, Chae Hi-Ju, is a doctor and he, Kong Sang-Du, is a boss of a bandit. The pair seemed not to love each other in terms of their position, but they were closed to each other giving up their own world. However, he was not a common man...
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Plot Summary
In 1917, during the height of World War I, a young French soldier named Frederic is gravely wounded on the front lines. While recovering in a Paris hospital, he falls deeply in love with his nurse, Marie. To avoid him being sent back to the war, Marie convinces him to feign madness, and he is subsequently transferred to a remote asylum. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of the devastating war, with Marie visiting him and their correspondence forming the core of their connection.
Critical Reception
The film received generally positive reviews, praised for its emotional depth, strong performances, and poignant depiction of love and sacrifice during wartime. While some critics found its pacing occasionally slow, the overall sentiment highlighted its romantic intensity and Leconte's sensitive direction.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its romantic and melancholic tone.
Applauded for strong lead performances and emotional resonance.
Noted for its atmospheric portrayal of wartime Paris and the psychological toll of conflict.
Google audience: Audience reception information for 'A Promise' (1998) on Google is not widely available or documented.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a Hollywood production with director Robert Redford, but Leconte eventually took over directing duties.
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