SYNOPSIS
Ralph, a 19-year-old orphan, is doing his best to care for his younger brother, Luca, in their worn out apartment. When Ralph runs out of money and work opportunities, he's left scrambling to find a way to support them. He tries to shield Luca from the harsh truth of their situation, but his desperation grows when he discovers the water no longer works, making it harder to hide the reality. Ralph pleads with his landlord for more time to pay the bills, but when the landlord refuses, Luca witnesses the exchange and finally understands the full extent of their struggles. Ralph, having lost Luca’s trust, grapples with the uncertainty of his morals—He pulls his best friend Garrett into a plan, which could be a pivotal solution or become the catalyst, jeopardizing his future with Luca.
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
Broken Promises displays a few themes that are very important to me. Family and the loyalty that comes with it is the first. No matter where you stand with your family, loyalty is first and foremost. Sacrifice and responsibility are another theme. I hope to give a visual into the sacrifice that comes with responsibility through this film. Morality is the third theme. What does it take for you to rethink your morals? We see all of these themes and the struggles they bring through the lens of Ralph, the protagonist who has to sift his way through tough times.
The inspiration for this film came from the theme that there is so much more that makes up a person than meets the eye. The character of Ralph is supposed to portray that in every way. His choices and responses to problems are heavily influenced by his past experiences and current situation. There is so much that can shape a person, it is impossible to understand it all. However, I hope this film will help people look at the world a little differently and maybe treat others with a little more kindness.
