The Promise
2011 · 9 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama, Science Fiction
Are robots really different from us if they learn our ways? The Promise is a short film that looks at the future reality of a world in which those things created by man are a step to be confused with us.
Directed by Erwin Jaquez · Written by Erwin Jaquez
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Pablo Scola Man - M Margarita Wynne Woman
- T Tatiana de León The Girl
- G Gerardo cid guard
- N Naim Galindo doctor
- R Ricardo Cid guard
- J Jorge Valdés doctor
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