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The story of a married woman who saves a young Iranian refugee from detention, only to fall passionately in love with him.
Julia Weston, an attractive married woman in her mid thirties, becomes 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?
Cast Claudia Karvan
Writer: Belinda Chayko
Director: Tony Ayres
Producer: Michael McMahon
Genre: Drama
Target Audience: Females, age 25+
Duration: 2 part miniseries or single telemovie
Finance: Development – Film Victoria, Australian Film Commission and SBS Independent. Production - SBS, Film Finance Commission and Film Victoria.
Distribution: Seeking worldwide sales