Promise, I’ll be fine

A carefree summer in a Slovakian valley is forever changed for 15-year-old Enrique when he uncovers unpleasant news about his mother that force him to question his family’s ties and the path ahead.

About

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.

  • Director: Katarína Gramatová
  • Writer: Katarína Gramatová
  • DoP: Tomáš Kotas
  • Production designer: Ivana Plačková
  • Starring: Michal Zachenský
    Eva Mores
    Jana Oľhová
    Adam Šuniar
    Dominik Vetrák
    Julius Oľha
  • Producers: Igor Engler / DRYEYE Film
    Julie Marková Žáčková / NOCHI FILM
  • Co-Producer: Slovak Television and Radio / STVR
  • Supported by:
    Slovak Audiovisual Fund
    Czech Film Fund
    Košice region – Terra Incognita
  • Festivals:
    Tokyo International Film Festival 2024 / world premiere
    Beijing IFF 2025
    Shanghai IFF 2025
    Karlovy Vary IFF 2025