# Purge (2012)

> Two Estonian women from different generations confront inherited betrayal and the brutal costs of survival under occupation and exploitation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/86243

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Antti J. Jokinen
- Cast: Laura Birn, Liisi Tandefelt, Amanda Pilke, Peter Franzén, Kristjan Sarv, Krista Kosonen, Tommi Korpela, Sonja Nüganen
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1714205/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, brooding, suspicious, serious viewing, historical drama night

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