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The Promise

5.620052h 1mPG-13MovieFantasyDramaAction

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…

DirectorChen Kaige
WritersCharcoal Tan·Chen Kaige
ProducersChen Hong·Ernst Etchie Stroh

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chen Kaige

CCCecilia Cheung
Cecilia Cheung
Princess Qingcheng
LYLiu Ye
Liu Ye
Snow Wolf
CHChen Hong
Chen Hong
Goddess Manshen
CQCheng Qian
Cheng Qian
The Emperer
JDJang Dong-gun
Jang Dong-gun
Kunlun
HSHiroyuki Sanada
Hiroyuki Sanada
General Guangming
NTNicholas Tse Ting-fung
Nicholas Tse Ting-fung
Wuhuan
YJYu Jinwei
Yu Jinwei
Ye Li
GXGuan Xiaotong
Guan Xiaotong
Young Qingcheng
SLShi Lei
Shi Lei
Young Wuhuan
LPLu Peng
Lu Peng
General in Red
AWAnthony Brandon Wong
Anthony Brandon Wong
(voice)

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The Promise — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Promise?

The Promise isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Promise on Netflix?

No, The Promise is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on YouTube.

Is The Promise on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Promise for free?

The Promise isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on YouTube.