Directed by:
Eric BarbierCinematography:
Glynn SpeeckaertCast:
Charlotte Gainsbourg, Pierre Niney, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Finnegan Oldfield, Didier Bourdon, Jean-Marie Winling, Nemo Schiffman, Martin Loizillon (more)Plots(1)
Promise at Dawn is based on an autobiographical novel by Russian-French author Romain Gary (née Roman Kacew), and following the original book, tells the story of tender love between mother and son. Beginning with Romain Gary handing his manuscript to his wife in Mexico City, Gary's narration takes us back in history. His Russian actress mother plays a big part in his childhood, as she makes sure her son receives a proper education despite hardships. The peaceful Mediterranean period follows as they move to France, and Gary studies law and dreams of becoming an author in Paris. The epic drama moves back and forth between the historical cities of Gary's youth as he serves as a pilot for the air forces during World War II. The role of the energetic mother who single-handedly raised her son as an educated artist is played by internationally renowned actress Charlotte Gainsbourg. The good son trying his best to live up to his mother's expectations is played by next generation French star Pierre Niney. (Busan International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
![Charlotte Gainsbourg](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/982/158982510_97677e.jpg)
Charlotte Gainsbourg
UK
Best movies:
21 Grams (2003)
Nuremberg (2000) (TV movie)
The Cement Garden (1993)
![Pierre Niney](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/023/163023799_06d776.jpg)
Pierre Niney
France
Best movies:
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (2024)
Lady of Izieu (2007) (TV movie)
Boîte noire (2021)
![Jean-Pierre Darroussin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/265/163265983_b1167b.jpg)
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
France
Best movies:
Conversation with My Gardener (2007)
A Very Long Engagement (2004)
Promise at Dawn (2017)
![Finnegan Oldfield](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/072/162072913_a3e3ef.jpg)
Finnegan Oldfield
UK
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)
Les Cowboys (2015)
Escape from Raqqa (2019)
![Didier Bourdon](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/471/161471125_dbf8cb.png)
Didier Bourdon
Algeria
Best movies:
A Good Year (2006)
The Three Brothers (1995)
Alibi.com 2 (2023)
![Jean-Marie Winling](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/218/162218470_68f1c4.jpg)
Jean-Marie Winling
Best movies:
Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)
The Horseman on the Roof (1995)
Custody (2017)
Nemo Schiffman
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)
The Emperor of Paris (2018)
On My Way (2013)
![Martin Loizillon](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/832/160832198_b2ccdb.png)
Martin Loizillon
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)
Mysteries of Lisbon (2010)
Populaire (2012)
Alexandre Picot
France
Best movies:
Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 (2008)
Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008)
Promise at Dawn (2017)
![Pawel Puchalski](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/126/162126252_9e5fbe.png)
Pawel Puchalski
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)
![Catherine McCormack](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271465_0aefb1.jpg)
Catherine McCormack
UK
Best movies:
Braveheart (1995)
Dangerous Beauty (1998)
Promise at Dawn (2017)
![Izabela Gwizdak](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/233/163233858_85f893.jpg)
Izabela Gwizdak
Poland
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)
My name is Ki (2011)
Dear Ones (2021)
![Lujza Kunert Mandula](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/455/163455706_7569f5.jpg)
Lujza Kunert Mandula
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)
Manda Touré
Best movies:
Une affaire d'honneur (2023)
Promise at Dawn (2017)
Hors normes (2019)
Janusz R. Kowalczyk
Poland
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)
The Jeweller's Shop (1988)
Fabian Finkels
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)
Maxime Le Gac-Olanié
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)
Lili Rónai
Best movies:
Promise at Dawn (2017)