The Broken Promise (1947)

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Ralahamy, a man of high status, dies leaving his family in debt after having squandered his fortune through extensive drinking and other vices. To get back into wealth, Ralahamy's widow Tackla pushes their daughter Ranjani to marry Victor, a wealthy older man with a child from an earlier marriage. In this process, Samson, Ranjani's boyfriend, who had tried extensively to get the family back into good graces going so far as to pay off their debts, is spurned. He then goes abroad to win a fortune. When Samson returns he learns of Ranjani's engagement to Victor and tries to reach her through letters. His letters are hidden from her however, and rumours spread that Samson is now a cripple. Ultimately the truth is revealed.

Director: Jyotish Sinha
Runtime: 140 min
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Language: සිංහල
Original Language: si
More Films by Director: Jyotish Sinha

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Broken Promise about?
Ralahamy, a man of high status, dies leaving his family in debt after having squandered his fortune through extensive drinking and other vices. To get back into wealth, Ralahamy's widow Tackla pushes their daughter Ranjani to marry Victor, a wealthy older man with a child from an earlier marriage. In this process, Samson, Ranjani's boyfriend, who had tried extensively to get the family back into good graces going so far as to pay off their debts, is spurned. He then goes abroad to win a fortune. When Samson returns he learns of Ranjani's engagement to Victor and tries to reach her through letters. His letters are hidden from her however, and rumours spread that Samson is now a cripple. Ultimately the truth is revealed.
Who directed The Broken Promise?
The Broken Promise was directed by Jyotish Sinha.
Who stars in The Broken Promise?
The Broken Promise stars Rukmani Devi, Eddie Jayamanne, B.A.W. Jayamanne.
How long is The Broken Promise?
The Broken Promise has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).