The Promised Life(2002)
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The Promised Life Synopsis
Sylvie is a hooker whose illegitimate daughter commits a crime. She and her daughter flee to find Sylvie's first love in the countryside. The daughter is trying to get to know her unwilling mother. Along the way, the two meet a male fugitive and bond with each other.
The Promised Life (2002) is a drama film directed by Olivier Dahan, released on September 4, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Pascal Greggory, Maud Forget and Fabienne Babe. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Olivier Dahan
- Writers:
- Agnès Fustier-Dahan, Olivier Dahan
- Producers:
- Éric Névé
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Lamarque
- Production:
- France 2 Cinéma, Bac Films, SFP, Canal+, StudioCanal
- Status:
- Released
The Promised Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Sylvia
Pascal Greggory
as Joshua
Maud Forget
as Laurence
Fabienne Babe
as Sandra
André Marcon
as Piotr
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
as Mackerel
- David Martins
David Martins
as Mackerel
Édith Le Merdy
as Woman of the hamlet
Denis Braccini
as Plainclothes policeman
Irène Ismaïloff
as Wife of the plainclothes policeman
- Naguime Bendidi
Naguime Bendidi
as Trucker
Frédéric Maranber
as Motel manager
Key crew
Directed by Olivier Dahan, written by Agnès Fustier-Dahan and Olivier Dahan, produced by Éric Névé.
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The Promised Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Promised Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Promised Life online?
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The Promised Life (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Orange VOD and Canal VOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Promised Life?
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The main cast of The Promised Life (2002) includes Isabelle Huppert, Pascal Greggory, Maud Forget, Fabienne Babe and André Marcon. The film was directed by Olivier Dahan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Promised Life released?
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The Promised Life was released on September 4, 2002 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Promised Life worth watching?
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The Promised Life (2002) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.