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Promises

July 26, 1975 1h 35m 4.0/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1975. Promises is a drama film. directed by Kim Ki-young.

Starring Kim Ji-mi, Lee Jeong-kil, and Park Am

Synopsis

Mild-mannered and modest Sook-young looks like your usual middle-aged woman, but happens to be a man-killing murderess. On a train trip to Mokpo, she remembers an earlier trip as a prisoner on furlough accompanied by a menacing but kind butch female guard. On the train they meet Hoon, a young man who falls for Sook-young. The guard lets them be alone at a bizarre marriage in a hill-top graveyard.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 26, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 4.0/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • Dong-a Export

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Promises about?

Mild-mannered and modest Sook-young looks like your usual middle-aged woman, but happens to be a man-killing murderess. On a train trip to Mokpo, she remembers an earlier trip as a prisoner on furl...

Who directed Promises?

Promises was directed by Kim Ki-young.

How long is Promises?

Promises has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Promises released?

Promises was released on July 26, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Promises?

The main cast of Promises includes Kim Ji-mi, Lee Jeong-kil, Park Am, Park Jeong-ja, Jo Jae-seong.