Hlengiwe Ngubane, Masonwabe Mendu, Thando Baliso, and Khethile Chili. Production Company: Azania Productions. Release: It premiered in South Africa on July 22, 2022. Critical Context
(2022) is a South African drama that explores the weight of responsibility, family abandonment, and the pursuit of a better future. Directed by Michael Kolbé, this 98-minute film centers on Ntombi, a young woman forced to mature prematurely after her father leaves their family. Promises (2022) Drama 2022year 98min...
A French film starring Isabelle Huppert ( Les Promesses ) about a mayor’s ambition, also released widely in 2022 with a similar 98-minute runtime. Critical Context (2022) is a South African drama
For a deeper look at the emotional weight of family drama, you can watch the official trailer here: PROMISES Trailer (2021) KinoCheck Emotions 💖 YouTube• Aug 1, 2022 Promises (2022) - IMDb For a deeper look at the emotional weight
While this specific South African drama was a 2022 release, it is often confused with two other high-profile films with the same title:
A 2021/2022 film directed by Amanda Sthers starring Pierfrancesco Favino and Kelly Reilly, based on a popular novel.