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The Promise

6.619951h 55mMovieDramaRomance

East-Berlin, 1961, shortly after the erection of the Wall. Konrad, Sophie and three of their friends plan a daring escape to Western Germany. The attempt is successful, except for Konrad, who remains behind. From then on, and for the next…

DirectorMargarethe von Trotta
WritersMargarethe von Trotta·Felice Laudadio
ProducerEberhard Junkersdorf

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 24 other countries

The Promise isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and 20 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Margarethe von Trotta

MBMeret Becker
Meret Becker
Sophie I
CHCorinna Harfouch
Corinna Harfouch
Sophie II
AZAnian Zollner
Anian Zollner
Konrad I
AZAugust Zirner
August Zirner
Konrad II
EMEva Mattes
Eva Mattes
Barbara II
HBHark Bohm
Hark Bohm
Müller II
OSOtto Sander
Otto Sander
Professor Lorenz
UKUlrike Krumbiegel
Ulrike Krumbiegel
Elisabeth
PBPierre Besson
Pierre Besson
Harald I
TETina Engel
Tina Engel
Sophies Tante
DMDieter Mann
Dieter Mann
Konrad's Vater
SZ
Simone von Zglinicki
Konrad's Mutter

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