Broken Promise is a 2011 drama short film that revolves around the story of an undocumented immigrant who faces the challenges of broken promises and shattered dreams. The film portrays the harsh realities and emotional struggles that the character goes through in their journey. With a heartfelt narrative, the movie delves into themes of hope, despair, and the determination to overcome adversity.

After twenty years, Wiam Al Zabari starts a conversation with his father. Why did they flee from Iraq? Why was that never discussed? Will he be able to let go of the past and embrace a Dutch future?

No other language has so many words for the notion of pain than Farsi does. When the originally Iranian choreographer and dancer Arezo gets a surprise visit from her brother Koshan, this observation becomes the leitmotiv of a serene, emotional tug-of-war between two refugees. Where does pain lead to tension, where to conciliation? In sober colours, the director visualises the struggle of two creative people trying to give vent to an unspeakable trauma from the past that they have in common, but are unable to share.