The Promised Life
Originally released in 2002. The Promised Life is a drama film. directed by Olivier Dahan.
Starring Isabelle Huppert, Pascal Greggory, and Maud Forget
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top 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
as Mackerel
Édith Le Merdy
as Woman of the hamlet
Denis Braccini
as Plainclothes policeman
Irène Ismaïloff
as Wife of the plainclothes policeman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- France 2 Cinéma
- Bac Films
- SFP
- Canal+
- StudioCanal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Promised Life about?
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....
Who directed The Promised Life?
The Promised Life was directed by Olivier Dahan.
How long is The Promised Life?
The Promised Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Promised Life released?
The Promised Life was released on September 4, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Promised Life?
The main cast of The Promised Life includes Isabelle Huppert, Pascal Greggory, Maud Forget, Fabienne Babe, André Marcon.