Saved 2009 Movie [updated] May 2026
Julia eventually succeeds in freeing Amir, and he moves into their home to adjust to ordinary life.
As Julia throws herself into Amir’s legal battle, her advocacy becomes an obsession that threatens her own personal life:
It is easy to mistake this drama for the 2004 American teen comedy Saved! (starring Jena Malone and Mandy Moore), which satirizes life at a Christian high school. While the 2004 film is a bright, satirical look at religious fundamentalism, the 2009 Australian telemovie is a somber, psychological drama. Saved (DVD, 2009) 27616902832 - eBay saved 2009 movie
Written by and directed by Tony Ayres , the film was produced by Big & Little Films and originally broadcast on SBS in Australia. It was well-received by critics for its restrained storytelling and powerful performances.
The 2009 film stars as Julia Weston, a suburban woman who finds herself deeply moved by the plight of Amir Ali (played by Osamah Sami), a young Iranian refugee held in an Australian detention center. Amir is facing imminent deportation, claiming he is a student persecuted by the Iranian government, while the Department of Immigration disputes his identity. Julia eventually succeeds in freeing Amir, and he
Claudia Karvan won the 2010 Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress for her portrayal of Julia.
As the two grow closer, Julia begins to notice inconsistencies and "subtle cracks" in Amir’s story, leading to a haunting question: Is he truly a victim, or does he harbor a darker past?. Production and Accolades While the 2004 film is a bright, satirical
Julia’s husband, Peter (Andy Rodoreda), grows increasingly frustrated with her fixation on the case.
Julia eventually succeeds in freeing Amir, and he moves into their home to adjust to ordinary life.
As Julia throws herself into Amir’s legal battle, her advocacy becomes an obsession that threatens her own personal life:
It is easy to mistake this drama for the 2004 American teen comedy Saved! (starring Jena Malone and Mandy Moore), which satirizes life at a Christian high school. While the 2004 film is a bright, satirical look at religious fundamentalism, the 2009 Australian telemovie is a somber, psychological drama. Saved (DVD, 2009) 27616902832 - eBay
Written by and directed by Tony Ayres , the film was produced by Big & Little Films and originally broadcast on SBS in Australia. It was well-received by critics for its restrained storytelling and powerful performances.
The 2009 film stars as Julia Weston, a suburban woman who finds herself deeply moved by the plight of Amir Ali (played by Osamah Sami), a young Iranian refugee held in an Australian detention center. Amir is facing imminent deportation, claiming he is a student persecuted by the Iranian government, while the Department of Immigration disputes his identity.
Claudia Karvan won the 2010 Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress for her portrayal of Julia.
As the two grow closer, Julia begins to notice inconsistencies and "subtle cracks" in Amir’s story, leading to a haunting question: Is he truly a victim, or does he harbor a darker past?. Production and Accolades
Julia’s husband, Peter (Andy Rodoreda), grows increasingly frustrated with her fixation on the case.