Promise

Year: 1986

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: English

Director: Glenn Jordan

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Bob returns home for his mother’s funeral, aware that he must honor a promise made three decades earlier to look after his younger brother DJ, who lives with schizophrenia. Taking on DJ’s daily care and well‑being, Bob confronts the most demanding challenge of his life, testing his resolve and compassion.

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