Purge(2012)
Puhdistus
Love, Deception, Sacrifice
Purge Synopsis
Aliide experienced The Great Terror under Stalin’s regime, and decades after her hometown people were deported to Siberia, she lives alone in an isolated house. One night, she finds a young woman in her yard – Zara has just escaped from the claws of the Russian mafia that held her as a sex slave. Survivors both, Aliide and Zara engage in unearthing each other’s motives and gradually their stories merge into one, revealing the tragedy of a family during the cruelest years in Estonian history.
Purge (2012) is a drama and history film directed by Antti J. Jokinen, released on September 7, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Laura Birn, Liisi Tandefelt, Amanda Pilke and Peter Franzén. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Antti J. Jokinen
- Writers:
- Antti J. Jokinen, Sofi Oksanen, Marko Leino
- Producers:
- Jukka Helle, Markus Selin, Maria Avdjuško
- Cinematographer:
- Rauno Ronkainen
- Composer:
- Tuomas Kantelinen
- Production:
- Solar Films, Taska Film
- Budget:
- $3,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Purge (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Purge before you stream it.
Purge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laura Birn
as Aliide Truu (young)
Liisi Tandefelt
as Aliide Truu (old)
Amanda Pilke
as Zara
Peter Franzén
as Hans Pekk
Kristjan Sarv
as Pasha
Krista Kosonen
as Ingel
Tommi Korpela
as Martin Truu
Sonja Nüganen
as Linda (10 years)
- Kaisa Kaljusaar
Kaisa Kaljusaar
as Linda (4 years)
- Laura Kiis
Laura Kiis
as Linda (newborn)
Tomi Salmela
as Militia
- Panu Vauhkonen
Panu Vauhkonen
as Tall Man
Key crew
Directed by Antti J. Jokinen, written by Antti J. Jokinen, Sofi Oksanen and Marko Leino, produced by Jukka Helle, Markus Selin and Maria Avdjuško.
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Purge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 63 ratings.
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Purge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Purge online?
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Purge (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Purge?
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The main cast of Purge (2012) includes Laura Birn, Liisi Tandefelt, Amanda Pilke, Peter Franzén and Kristjan Sarv. The film was directed by Antti J. Jokinen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Purge released?
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Purge was released on September 7, 2012 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Purge worth watching?
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Purge (2012) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Purge?
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Yes. The official Purge trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.