La Promesse

The film explores the complex relationship between a teenage boy named Igor and his father, Roger, as they navigate the criminal underworld of housing and illicit labor in Liege, Belgium. The world they inhabit is characterized by deception, dishonesty, and manipulation, creating an atmosphere of tension and moral ambiguity. When one of Roger's workers suffers an injury on the job, Igor finds himself confronted with a dilemma: honor his promise to support the worker's wife and child or maintain loyalty to his father. As he struggles to reconcile these conflicting responsibilities, the film delves into themes of family, trust, and the consequences of one's choices in an unforgiving environment.