The Promise

"A perilous quest in a troubled land."

The story of a young woman who goes to present-day Israel/Palestine determined to find out about her soldier grandfather's involvement in the final years of Palestine under the British mandate.

Created By

Peter Kosminsky

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Promise

First Air Date

February 6, 2011

Last Air Date

February 27, 2011

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Networks

Channel 4

Episode 4
S01E04

Episode 4

In 1947, Jews are out on the streets celebrating the British withdrawal from Palestine and in Haifa, the exodus of Arabs has started and Len is worried about the safety of Mohammed and his family and Erin discovers her grandfather's shame. Erin refuses to give up her quest to find Mohammed's family, even when it takes her on a dangerous journey into Gaza.

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