The Promise
A perilous quest in a troubled land.
2011 · 1 season · 4 eps · ★ 8.0 · Drama, War & Politics
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The story of a young woman who goes to present-day Israel/Palestine determined to find out about her soldier grandfather's involvement in the final years of Palestine under the British mandate.
Created by Peter Kosminsky
Network: Channel 4
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Claire Foy Erin Matthews -
Haaz Sleiman Omar Habash -
Christian Cooke Len Matthews -
Katharina Schüttler Clara Rosenbaum -
Ali Suliman Abu-Hassan Mohammed -
Ben Miles Max Meyer -
Pip Torrens Major John Arbuthnot -
Perdita Weeks Eliza Meyer -
Smadi Wolfman Leah Meyer -
Holly Aird Chris Matthews -
Hiam Abbass Old Jawda -
Lucas Gregorowicz Captain Richard Rowntree
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