The Cleansing
Synopsis
Set in a small isolated village in 14th century Wales, Alice is a sixteen year old girl who is accused of being a witch and causing the plague that has ravaged the village, taking the lives of many, including Alice's own father. When it is revealed that Alice has been hiding her mother's infection, she is forced to watch The Cleanser, an ominous masked figure, brutally dispatch her mother. The town preacher and de-facto leader Tom has eyes for Alice, and subjects her to five torturous trials after she spurns his advances. Escaping the night before her execution, with the help of her mother's friend Mary, she flees into the forest and discovers the secluded hut of a mysterious healer, with his own troubled past and demons to face. He nurses her back to health, and teaches her how to exact revenge upon those that persecuted her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 4, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antony Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- David Shillitoe
- Original Title
- The Cleansing
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Forkbeard Films, Tornado Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antony Smith
David Shillitoe
Department Leadership Roster
Antony Smith
Director
David Shillitoe
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Cleansing about?
Set in a small isolated village in 14th century Wales, Alice is a sixteen year old girl who is accused of being a witch and causing the plague that has ravaged the village, taking the lives of many, including Alice's own father. When it is revealed that Alice has been hiding her mother's infection, she is forced to watch The Cleanser, an ominous masked figure, brutally dispatch her mother. The town preacher and de-facto leader Tom has eyes for Alice, and subjects her to five torturous trials after she spurns his advances. Escaping the night before her execution, with the help of her mother's friend Mary, she flees into the forest and discovers the secluded hut of a mysterious healer, with his own troubled past and demons to face. He nurses her back to health, and teaches her how to exact revenge upon those that persecuted her.
Who directed The Cleansing?
The Cleansing was directed by Antony Smith.
Who stars in The Cleansing?
The principal cast of The Cleansing includes Rebecca Acock, Rhys Meredith, Simon Nehan, Alison Lenihan, Abbie Hirst.
When was The Cleansing released and how long is it?
The Cleansing was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cleansing?
The Cleansing holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).