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Beginning

5.820202h 6mMovieDrama

In a sleepy provincial town, a Jehovah’s Witness community is under attack from an extremist group. In the midst of this conflict is Yana, the wife of the community leader, whose familiar world is slowly crumbling around her. Meanwhile, a detective intrudes on her home with devastating consequences.

DirectorDea Kulumbegashvili
WritersDea Kulumbegashvili·Rati Oneli
ProducersRati Oneli·Carlos Reygadas

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Cast · Directed by Dea Kulumbegashvili

ISIa Sukhitashvili
Ia Sukhitashvili
Yana
RORati Oneli
Rati Oneli
David
KKKakha Kintsurashvili
Kakha Kintsurashvili
Alex (The Detective)
SGSaba Gogichaishvil
Saba Gogichaishvil
Giorgi
GTGiorgi Tsereteli
Giorgi Tsereteli
IK
Ia Kokiashvili
MK
Mari Kopchenovi

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Beginning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beginning?

Beginning is streaming on MUBI in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Beginning on Netflix?

No, Beginning is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on MUBI.

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