Saved
Synopsis
The advocate for a young Iranian refugee held in detention. Amir Ali claims to be an Iranian student persecuted by the government but the Department of Immigration dispute his identity. When Julia meets Amir, he is severely depressed and close to deportation. Julia throws herself obsessively into Amir's case, causing friction between Julia and her husband, Peter. Julia eventually frees Amir and the young Iranian man moves in with Peter and Julia. As Julia helps Amir adjust to ordinary life, she finds herself increasingly attracted to this handsome, damaged young man. But she also starts to see the subtle cracks in Amir's story. Is he really who he claims he is? Or does he have a darker, more dangerous history?
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Claudia Karvan
Julia Weston
Andy Rodoreda
Peter Weston
Osamah Sami
Amir Farshchi
Elise McCredie
Kate Weston
Sue Jones
Clair Weston
Olga Markovic
Nasrin
Neil Melville
Nigel Weston
Simon Mallory
Mick Weston
Lara Robinson
Grace Weston
Gareth Yuen
Justin Chan
Josephine Keen
Patty
Mick Alford
ASIO Officer Smith
Alethea Jones
Julia's Colleague
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5000x
+$1000K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Ayres
- Screenplay & Story
- Belinda Chayko
- Original Score
- Antony Partos
- Original Title
- Saved
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $200
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Matchbox Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Ayres
Belinda Chayko
Antony Partos
Anna Howard
Mark Atkin
Michael McMahon
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Atkin
Editor
Anna Howard
Director of Photography
Belinda Chayko
Writer
Michael McMahon
Producer
Tony Ayres
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saved
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saved about?
The advocate for a young Iranian refugee held in detention. Amir Ali claims to be an Iranian student persecuted by the government but the Department of Immigration dispute his identity. When Julia meets Amir, he is severely depressed and close to deportation. Julia throws herself obsessively into Amir's case, causing friction between Julia and her husband, Peter. Julia eventually frees Amir and the young Iranian man moves in with Peter and Julia. As Julia helps Amir adjust to ordinary life, she finds herself increasingly attracted to this handsome, damaged young man. But she also starts to see the subtle cracks in Amir's story. Is he really who he claims he is? Or does he have a darker, more dangerous history?
Who directed Saved?
Saved was directed by Tony Ayres.
Who stars in Saved?
The principal cast of Saved includes Claudia Karvan, Andy Rodoreda, Osamah Sami, Elise McCredie, Sue Jones.
When was Saved released and how long is it?
Saved was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Saved?
Saved had a reported production budget of $200 and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (5000 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Saved?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saved was composed by Antony Partos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saved?
Saved holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).