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Pure (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Pure is a 2010 drama directed by Lisa Langseth, starring Alicia Vikander as Katarina, Samuel Fröler and Martin Wallström. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $84,013 worldwide.

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Pure (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Lisa Langseth
Genre
Drama
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pure About?

The premise of Pure without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Katarina, a 20‑year‑old from a bleak suburb, thinks her future is set until a moving performance of Mozart’s Requiem at Gothenburg’s concert hall opens a new world of music. Determined to flee her grim reality, she seeks a fresh identity, but faces lies, betrayal and a dangerous affair with the married conductor Adam, testing how far she’ll go.

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Cast & crew

Pure Cast & Characters

Alicia Vikander leads the cast as Katarina, with Samuel Fröler as Adam and Martin Wallström as Mattias. Directed by Lisa Langseth; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lisa Langseth

More films directed by Lisa Langseth, best-rated first: Euphoria and Hotel.

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Plot

Pure Plot Summary

What happens in Pure from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Katarina, a 20-year-old woman, finds solace in Mozart while navigating a difficult home life marked by her mother’s alcoholism. Her boyfriend, Mattias, offers support as best he can, and the two share a simple, if fragile, bond. When a heated scuffle with some students costs Katarina her job at the school, she drifts without direction, her world narrowing to the melodies that momentarily calm her storm.

Full summary

The whole story of Pure, scene by scene

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Box office

Pure Box Office

Pure grossed $84,013 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$84K

International
$84K
Videos

Pure Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Pure.

Till det som är vackert - officiell trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pure?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which composer's music offers Katarina comfort throughout the film?

Details

Pure Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Чистота” and “Milovaná”.

Also known as
  • Чистота
  • Milovaná
  • 순수소녀
  • Till det som är vackert
  • К чему-то прекрасному
  • Die innere Schönheit des Universums
  • הנאהבים
  • 纯粹
  • Pura
  • 퓨어
  • Nes tai gražu
  • 致命關係

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FAQ

Pure FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Pure, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pure?

Pure runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Pure released?

Pure was released on October 20, 2010.

Who directed Pure?

Pure was directed by Lisa Langseth.

More films by Lisa Langseth

Who is in the cast of Pure?

Pure stars Alicia Vikander as Katarina, Samuel Fröler as Adam and Martin Wallström as Mattias, among 13 credited actors.

How much did Pure make at the box office?

Pure grossed $84,013 worldwide.

Does Pure have a post-credit scene?

No. Pure has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pure in?

The original language of Pure is Swedish.

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