Promise Me This
Originally released in 2007. Promise Me This is a romance/comedy film. directed by Emir Kusturica. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Marija Petronijević, Uroš Milovanović, and Aleksandar Berček
Synopsis
An old man named Zivojin Markovic, living in a remote village prays for his grandson Cane to go to the city, sell his cow and bring back a wife. In the city he is supposed to meet up with his grandfather's stepbrother, but this man is dead. Instead, he meets this man's two grandsons, two good-natured brothers who are nevertheless small-time criminals and experts in demolition. Cane soon clicks with these men, and also falls in love with a schoolgirl (Jasna), who he wants to marry as part of his testament with his grandfather. He gets involved in this girl's family affairs, rescuing both her and her mother from prostitution and gangsters headed by a man called Bajo, and the new group of people return to the small village in time to celebrate Zivojin's wedding to his neighbor, despite the gangsters' best efforts to stop the celebration, which results in a double wedding.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (89 votes)
Language
SR
Original language
Country
Serbia
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Marija Petronijević
as Jasna
Uroš Milovanović
as Cane
Aleksandar Berček
as Deda, Živojin Marković
Predrag Laković
as Gazda
Ljiljana Blagojević
as Bosa, učiteljica
Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović
as Mafijaški bos Bajo
Ivan Maximov
as Inspektor
Kosanka Đekić
as Jasnina majka
Stribor Kusturica
as Topuz
Vladan Milojević
as Runjo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SR
Production Companies
- France 2 Cinéma
- Rasta International
- Fidélité Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Promise Me This about?
An old man named Zivojin Markovic, living in a remote village prays for his grandson Cane to go to the city, sell his cow and bring back a wife. In the city he is supposed to meet up with his grand...
Who directed Promise Me This?
Promise Me This was directed by Emir Kusturica.
How long is Promise Me This?
Promise Me This has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Promise Me This released?
Promise Me This was released on May 26, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Promise Me This?
The main cast of Promise Me This includes Marija Petronijević, Uroš Milovanović, Aleksandar Berček, Predrag Laković, Ljiljana Blagojević.