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Broken Promise
Slovakia, on the eve of the outbreak of World War II. The family of the young Jewish Martin Friedmann gathers to celebrate his bar mitzvah and make a solemn promise that they will all meet again a year later around the same table; but the storms of war and anti-Semitic fanaticism will lead each of them down very different paths.
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Plot Summary
A young man grapples with the aftermath of a devastating car accident that leaves him with amnesia and his girlfriend in a coma. As he tries to piece together his past and fight for her recovery, he uncovers secrets that challenge everything he thought he knew about their relationship.
Critical Reception
Broken Promise received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some acknowledging its emotional aspirations while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the dramatic themes and others finding it melodramatic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt at a heartfelt dramatic narrative.
Criticized for a formulaic storyline and lack of originality.
Performances were noted as earnest but not always compelling.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Broken Promise (2009)' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.
Fun Fact
The film was independently produced and had a very limited theatrical release, contributing to its obscurity.
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