Purge movie poster

Purge

"Love, Deception, Sacrifice"

September 7, 2012 2h 5m 6.8/10 (61 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Purge is a drama/history film. directed by Antti J. Jokinen. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Laura Birn, Liisi Tandefelt, and Amanda Pilke

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 7, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 2h 5m 125 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (61 votes)
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Budget $3.1M Production budget
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Language FI Original language
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Country Estonia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FI
Budget
$3,100,000

Production Companies

  • Solar Films
  • Taska Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purge about?

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...

Who directed Purge?

Purge was directed by Antti J. Jokinen.

How long is Purge?

Purge has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).

When was Purge released?

Purge was released on September 7, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Purge?

The main cast of Purge includes Laura Birn, Liisi Tandefelt, Amanda Pilke, Peter Franzén, Kristjan Sarv.