Puhdistus
- Drama
- History
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 is a 2012 Estonian drama that interweaves two women's stories of survival across decades. Aliide, who endured Stalin's Great Terror, encounters Zara, a young woman fleeing human trafficking, and together they uncover a family's tragedy during Estonia's darkest historical period.
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Laura BirnAliide Truu (young)
Liisi TandefeltAliide Truu (old)
Amanda PilkeZara
Peter FranzénHans Pekk
Kristjan SarvPasha
Krista KosonenIngel
Tommi KorpelaMartin Truu
Sonja NüganenLinda (10 years)- Kaisa KaljusaarLinda (4 years)
- Laura KiisLinda (newborn)
Tomi SalmelaMilitia- Panu VauhkonenTall Man
Jaanika ArumKatia
Jarmo MäkinenLavrenti
Petteri PenniläAndrei
Trailer
PUHDISTUS Official trailer © Solar Films (HD)
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Purge — frequently asked
When was Purge released?
Purge was released on September 7, 2012.
What is Purge about?
The film follows Aliide, a survivor of Stalin's Great Terror, who finds a young woman named Zara—an escapee from the Russian mafia—in her yard. As the two survivors connect, their personal histories reveal the tragedy of a family during Estonia's cruelest years.
What genre is Purge?
Purge is a drama with historical elements, focusing on survival and the impact of Soviet-era repression on Estonian society.
Is Purge available to watch?
Purge was released in 2012 and is a completed film. Availability varies by region and streaming platform; check your local services for current access.
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