Promise (2005 film)

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Promise
Directed by Ilkka Vanne
Starring Laura Birn
Release date
  • 2 December 2005 (2005-12-02)
Running time
1h 52min
CountryFinland
LanguageFinnish

Promise (Finnish : Lupaus) is a 2005 Finnish drama film directed by Ilkka Vanne.

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