First trailer for 'The Promise' starring Oscar Isaac and Christian Bale is emotional

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By Darian Scalamoni

            Keep the trailers coming! Another one we’re bringing to you today is the trailer for The Promise. The film is directed by Terry George (Hotel Rwanda, Reservation Road) and stars two award-winning actors.

            The Promise takes place in 1914, when the Great War is beginning and the Ottoman Empire is crumbling, yet the once-vibrant Constantinople is about to be derailed by mayhem and chaos. One man from the capital, Michael, played by Oscar Isaac must escape safely with his family. He gets help from an American reporter, played by Christian Bale and his French girlfriend, played by Charlotte le Bon.

            The trailer is an emotional ride as it truly showcases how hard it was to be from Istanbul during these times. Especially with a filmmaker like George too who broke hearts with the difficult film to watch, Hotel Rwanda, it seems he may have another hit on his hands.

            The film is set to premiere at TIFF but there is no wide release date officially announced at this time. Oscar Isaac, Christian Bale, Charlotte le Bon, Jean Reno and James Cromwell star in this emotional drama. Watch the first trailer below for The Promise!