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Promises Written in Water

Promises Written in Water

2010 · 75 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Romance

Kevin is a long-time, professional assassin, specializing in the termination of life. Mallory is a wild, poetic, beautiful young woman confronting her terminal illness and eventual suicide. She reaches out to Kevin to take responsibility for her corpse once she passes, requesting his protection of her dead body’s dignity until her cremation. Kevin’s acceptance of this request causes uncomfortable self-reflection and changes the lens through which he views death.

Directed by Vincent Gallo · Written by Vincent Gallo

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