The Promise (2016)

“The Promise” (2016) is a sweeping historical drama set in the final years of the Ottoman Empire against the backdrop of the Armenian Genocide. Directed by Terry George (Hotel Rwanda), the film blends romance, war, and historical tragedy into an emotionally powerful story. Starring Oscar Isaac, Christian Bale, and Charlotte Le Bon, The Promise is a visually stunning and deeply moving homage to one of history’s darkest chapters. Plot Summary – Love in the Time of War
Set in 1914 on the eve of World War I, the film follows Mikael Boghosian (Oscar Isaac), a young Armenian medical student who moves to Constantinople to study modern medicine. He is engaged to a woman from his hometown, but upon arriving in the city, he falls in love with Ana (Charlotte Le Bon), an Armenian woman who is in a relationship with American journalist Chris Myers (Christian Bale).
When the Ottoman Empire begins its brutal campaign against the Armenian population, Mikael, Ana, and Chris are thrown into a desperate fight for survival. With war, mass deportations, and unspeakable atrocities unfolding around them, they must learn to love, make loyalty, and sacrifice in the face of unimaginable horrors.