"Promises are a Fickle Thing"
"Promises" follows the reflection of a man, thinking of the damage he's done to himself and others, via his mistakes, and is learning to accept... hopefully make better promises.
Social & External
The people behind it
Jonathan Joseph
Him
Alexis Fox
Her
Pierce Thompson
Friend
Aleesha Warde
Radio Announcer #1 (Voice)
Hanson St. Clair-Douglas
Radio Announcer #2 (Voice)
Maya Lewis
Audience Member #1
Laken Lutchmansingh
Audience Member #2
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