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Purification

7.019901h 26mMovieDrama

The film is based on the story by L. Andreev "The Life of Vasily of Thebes" about the fate of the village priest Vasily, who, after going through a great many misfortunes, renounces God in order to regain his true faith through even greater grief.

DirectorDmitri Shinkarenko

WriterDmitri Shinkarenko

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Cast · Directed by Dmitri Shinkarenko

Aleksandr Baluev

Aleksandr Baluev

Anna Kamenkova

Vladimir Treshchalov

Vladimir Treshchalov

Fyodor Valikov

Valeri Gatayev

Sergey Gabrielyan

Sergey Gabrielyan

Aleksandr Chislov

Aleksandr Chislov

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Purification — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Purification?

Purification isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Purification on Netflix?

No, Purification is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Purification on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Purification isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Purification for free?

Purification isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Purification?

Purification hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.