The Promise
2005, Chinese. Directed by Chen Kaige.
An orphaned girl, driven by poverty at such a young age, makes a promise with an enchantress. In return for beauty and the admiration of every man, she will never be with the man she loves. This spell cannot be broken unless the impossible happens: snow falling in spring and the dead coming back to life. Now a grown and beautiful princess, she regrets her promise, for all of the men she's loved has always been met with tragedy.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Promise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 December 2005
- Original title
- 无极
- Country
- China, Hong Kong, United States of America
- Written by
- Chen Kaige, Charcoal Tan
- Box office
- $31M
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The Promise: quick answers
Is The Promise worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 137 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Promise?
The Promise runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Promise have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Promise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Promise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Promise is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Promise on?
The Promise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Promise?
If you liked The Promise, try The Yin Yang Master, 40 Acres, 14 Blades.
Who directed The Promise?
The Promise (2005) was directed by Chen Kaige and stars Cecilia Cheung, Liu Ye, Chen Hong.