‘Promise, I’ll Be Fine’ Review: Lived-in Authenticity Boosts an Otherwise Familiar Slovakian Coming-Of-Age Tale
In essence, teenagers can’t help but be who they are, as portrayed in the movie “Promise, I’ll Be Fine” (Hore je nebo, v doline som ja), making its world debut at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The story centers on Eno (Michael Zachensky), a 15-year-old from rural Slovakia who discovers some harsh realities about his mother who is often away. This poignant coming-of-age tale signifies an impressive first feature film for its director, Katarina Gramatova.