Promise, I'll Be Fine

Katarína Gramatová

Slovakia, Czech Republic Ι 93′ Ι 2024

Inspired by true events and portrayed largely by non-actors, Promise, I’ll Be Fine follows 15-year-old Enrique and his mother, Martina. Enrique lives with his grandmother in a small village in the “Hungry Valley,” while Martina works far away, relying on Enrique to complete various tasks in hopes of saving enough money to reunite. When he’s not working for his mother, Enrique spends his summer riding mopeds with his friends. However, Martina soon becomes the subject of village gossip, as her intentions may not be as honorable as they once seemed. With the help of his friends, Enrique uncovers her true nature and must decide whether to remain loyal to his mother or forge his own path and cut ties with her.

DirectorKatarína Gramatová

WriterIgor Engler, Katarína Gramatová

Cinematography:Tomáš Kotas

Music: 700 Feel

Producers: Igor Engler, Julie Marková Žáčková

Cast: Michal Záchenský, Eva Mores, Jana Oľhová, Dominik Vetrák, Adam Šuniar, Július Oľha

Awards & Nomination:
2025 Karlovy Vary
2024 Tokyo International Film Festival