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Film

The Promise

Based On the book by Emily Brontë

The Promise (Filipino: Ang Pangako) is a 2007 Filipino coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Mike Tuviera. The screenplay written by Racquel N. Villavicencio is a remake of Hihintayin Kita sa Langit which she wrote 16 years earlier and was an adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel Wuthering Heights. The film stars Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin in their last collaboration as romantic leads, with both going on to separate successful careers. Produced by Regal Films and GMA Films, the film was theatrically released on February 14, 2007 (Valentine's Day).

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Release date:
2007
Director:
Mike Tuviera
Cast:
Richard Gutierrez
Genre:
Romance
Country:
Philippines
Language:
English
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Book vs Film

Cover of Wuthering Heights
The Book · 1847

Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

★ 3.9 / 5
Poster for The Promise
The Film · 2007

The Promise

Mike Tuviera

★ 6.1 / 10 84 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 160 years after publication.

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