Puhdistus (2012)
Release Year: 2012
Alternative Title: Пречистване, Fegefeuer, Renselse, Puhastus, Utrensning, The Purge, Tisztogatás, Utrenskning, Oczyszczenie, Очищение
Director: Antti J. Jokinen
Writer: Antti J. Jokinen, Marko Leino, Sofi Oksanen
Summary
'Puhdistus' (2012) is a Finnish-Estonian drama directed by Antti Jokinen. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Sofi Oksanen, the film explores themes of guilt, survival, and redemption through the stories of two women from different eras whose lives intersect. Set against the backdrop of Estonia's tumultuous history, the movie delves into the horrors of Stalin's era and the Soviet occupation, as well as the contemporary struggles with organized crime.