It’s the twilight of the Ottoman Empire and the eve of World War I. Chaos will sweep the once majestic Constantinople. The story chronicles the lives of three people caught up in the conflict. Michael Boghosian, played by The Force Awakens actor Oscar Isaac, arrives in the city in hopes to bring modern medicine back to his home village. Christian Bale plays Chris Myers, a photojournalist whose reasons for his presence in Turkish cultural epicenter are two-fold–he’s covering geo-politics and he’s captivated by Ana, played by Charlotte le Bon, an Armenian artist he’s accompanied.

Inevitably, Michael and Ana connect over their Armenian heritage, sparking a love triangle with the pair and Myers. All of this occurs as violence erupts around them, the Turks join the German side in the World War, turning against its own minorities. Our heroes must find a way to survive the chaos.

The Promise will release at an as-of-yet announced date this year. Considering the timing of the film, the historical subject matter, and the presence of Isaac and Bale, this movie looks to be a contender in the 89th Academy Awards, which will be held late in February.