The Promise is a 1979 film, released by was a Universal Pictures, which starred Kathleen Quinlan, Stephen Collins, and Beatrice Straight. It was directed by Gilbert Cates and produced by Fred Weintraub and Paul Heller. The screenplay was written by Garry Michael White and was novelized later by Danielle Steel.
The Promise (Filipino: Ang Pangako) is a Philippine movie. It is a revival of the movie "Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit", which was based on the international novel Wuthering Heights.
Daniel and Andrea grew up in the same home and have been closer than real brothers and sisters ever since. But her father's goodwill to take in Daniel and bring him up does not sit well with her real older brother, who retaliates one day and kicks Daniel out. But by this time, nothing can come between the deeply in love Andrea and Daniel anymore--until the rich family on whose hacienda they've been working all these years come back. Andrea catches the eye of the rich son, while the daughter fancies Daniel, too. This will set in motion a series of events that will test how deep the two's love goes. Written by Anonymous
Description: An award-winning film about a 24-year old Harvard law student who is caught between his past and his present. Haunted by nightmares, the sleepless nights and long hours spent studying have started to take their toll on a personal relationship. After a series of tragic events, Kenny is forced to reevaluate his choices and plans for the future -- but will there be a future? Written by K.Michael Jefferson
When his mother dies, Bob not only inherits her house, but also the custody of his younger brother, who suffers from schizophrenia and epilepsy. At the age of 21, Bob promised to look after his brother. Although he has barely seen him in the many years since then and strives against the commitment, he doesn't dare to put him in a home either. Written by Tom Zoerner
Won Best Short Film at the 1997 Hollywood Film Festival.
Lourdes Conroy, a single mom and artist, is about to have her first major painting exhibition in New York City. Having recently moved back to her childhood home after her mother's death, Lourdes must finish one final painting, but haunting childhood memories threaten to destroy her work and her relationship with her troubled teenage son. The Promise explores the mysterious landscape of an artist's past and the redemptive power of love. Written by annonymous
A man struggling with the loss of a relationship to a woman and her 5 year old child, seeks to find the answers to life's toughest questions. Along the way, he finds that life isn't exactly what he thought and promises that were made to her child can still come true. Written by Z. Rudolph
Won "Best Story" in the 2005 MTV World 72 Hour Shoot-Out. It screened at the 2005 Asian American International Film Festival in NYC.
An Asian college student, Melissa (Melissa Coppola), is living her life with a secret- she is bulimic. After her roommate (Pamela Skidmore) finds out, Melissa's life is turned upside down, and she flees to her grandmother's (Joanne Cheng) for safety. However, it is there that her grandmother brushes it off as an easy obstacle to overcome. In the end, Melissa's story ends like so many bulimics'- a story so revolting and true that the film almost looks like a documentary. With a dogmatic filming and editing style and complimented by the melancholy music of Xiu Xiu, director Corey Smith has created a film that realistically examines the motives behind young women with bulimia, as well as the misunderstandings between different generations about the disease. Written by Corey Smith
This movie depicts strange phenomenon that are caused by Satan, and lead to Armageddon or the end of the world. Following a series of mysterious deaths a news reporter stumbles into the small town of Greensville which seems to be the heart of the evil movement. In time, Satan convinces the leaders of the world to turn up against each other and thus the final hour for Earth begins. Written by GamerX
Producer Quentin Plock brings you Promise, writer-director Brian McQuery's tale of a young man on a journey. Promise stars Chicago actor Jayme Tutor as the young man who drives out to the middle of nowhere to fulfill his promise. His car breaks down, but he soldiers on and takes to the road on foot. Attempts at hitchhiking fail and he ends up sleeping out in a field. The next day he reaches a gas station and calls a friend, who drives him to his final destination. Promise was filmed on location in Sandwich, Shabbona, Yorkville, and Unincorporated Kendall County, Illinois with a Chicago crew. Promise was shot on 35mm film and features cinematography by Luke Miller and an original score by Karl Sundstrom and Mark Leven. Written by Brian McQuery
Two college students, one from a rich background, and the other from a poor one, decide to elope. They are involved in a serious car wreck, with the young girl's face severely injured. In order to get the necessary surgery, the mother of the young man injured in the accident offers a deal to the young woman - to stay out of her son's life permanently, and in return, get the plastic surgery to restore her face. What comes after that is something none of them expected. Written by Marinelle K. Szenasy
Lisa's husband, Bill, abuses her. With her sister's encouragement, she takes their three kids and leaves her husband. Bill keeps interfering with Lisa's attempts at a new life. She gets an order of protection against him, but the police can't do anything else to help her. One night Bill breaks into Lisa's apartment and shoots her. As she dies in the hospital, Lisa asks her sister to promise to take care of her three children. The sister takes the kids into her home, but Bill is still on the loose, an ever present threat. Written by Anonymous
