The Promise is set in the Ottoman Empire's last days. It is the love triangle of Michael an outstanding medical student and Ana (Charlotte Le Bon) who is the American journalist who is based in Paris. Michael travels to Constantinople to study and is greeted by Ana (Charlotte Le Bon) who is an Armenian woman who falls in love the man. However, Chris Bale, an American photographer sent to Turkey to capture the first genocide of the 20th century, during which the Turks killed Armenia's minorities, is also there. A love triangle plays out amid the horrors of war.I chose to watch this film partly because I'm a historian and also due to the strong leading actors. It was evident that the director of the film is not worthy of their acting talents. It was at times painful to see the difficulties they had in bringing life and faith into their characters. And it is very hard to feel emotionally connected with characters that do not appear real.
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