Saved (2009 film)
| Saved | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Belinda Chayko |
| Directed by | Tony Ayres |
| Starring | Claudia Karvan Osamah Sami |
| Music by | Antony Partos |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Michael McMahon |
| Cinematography | Anna Howard |
| Editor | Mark Atkin |
| Running time | 89 mins |
| Production companies | Big & Little Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | SBS |
| Release | 2009 |
Saved is a 2009 Australian telemovie starring Claudia Karvan and Osamah Sami. Broadcast on SBS, it was directed by Tony Ayres and produced by Michael McMahon.
Synopsis
Julia Weston (Karvan), a married woman in her thirties, becomes an advocate for Amir Ali, a young Iranian refugee (Sami) in detention and close to deportation. However, the Department of Immigration disputes his identity. Julia gets heavily involved in Amir's case, causing friction with her husband, Peter (Rodoreda). She eventually frees Amir, who then moves in with the couple. As Julia helps Amir adjust to life, an attraction begins to grow. But she also starts to sees inconsistencies in Amir's story, causing her to question his back story.[1][2][3][4]
Cast
- Claudia Karvan as Julia Weston
- Andy Rodoreda as Peter Weston
- Osamah Sami as Amir Farshchi
- Sue Jones as Claire Weston
- Neil Melville as Nigel Weston
- Beverley Dunn as Sister Carmel
- Gareth Yuen as Justin Chan
Accolades
The telemovie was nominated for an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Telefeature, Mini Series or Short Run Series in 2009.[5]
Karvan won a 2010 Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress for her role in the film.[6]
References
- ↑ "Restrained story of damaged love". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ↑ "Asylum seeker love". Eureka Street. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ↑ "Saved 2009". Screen Australia. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Saved (TV movie)". filmbooster.com.au. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Australian Film Institute Awards 2009". australiantelevision.net. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Meagher nabs first flamin' Gold Logie". abc.net.au. 2 May 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2026.