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The Jammed

  • 2007
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
887
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The Jammed (2007)
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A thriller about trafficking, governmental deportation and the sex slave trade in Melbourne.A thriller about trafficking, governmental deportation and the sex slave trade in Melbourne.A thriller about trafficking, governmental deportation and the sex slave trade in Melbourne.

  • Director
    • Dee McLachlan
  • Writer
    • Dee McLachlan
  • Stars
    • Emma Lung
    • Veronica Sywak
    • Saskia Burmeister
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    887
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dee McLachlan
    • Writer
      • Dee McLachlan
    • Stars
      • Emma Lung
      • Veronica Sywak
      • Saskia Burmeister
    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Emma Lung
    Emma Lung
    • Crystal
    Veronica Sywak
    • Ashley Hudson
    Saskia Burmeister
    Saskia Burmeister
    • Vanya
    Sun Park
    • Rubi…
    Amanda Ma
    • Sunee
    Andrew S. Gilbert
    • Vic Glassman
    Alison Whyte
    Alison Whyte
    • Mrs. Glassman
    Debra Lawrance
    Debra Lawrance
    • DIMIA Case Officer
    Damien Richardson
    Damien Richardson
    • Agent Mollica
    Kate Atkinson
    Kate Atkinson
    • Gabi
    Todd MacDonald
    Todd MacDonald
    • Tom
    Masa Yamaguchi
    Masa Yamaguchi
    • Dyce
    Adriano Cortese
    • Wade
    Gareth Yuen
    Gareth Yuen
    • Lai
    Cameron Nugent
    • Steve
    Ben Harkin
    • Dennis
    Ho Thi Lu
    • Phuc
    Yang Li
    • Chinese Brothel Client
    • Director
      • Dee McLachlan
    • Writer
      • Dee McLachlan
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    10bendytosh

    A view into the the illegal sex slave trade

    I wasn't even aware of the movie until I saw a review of it on 'At the movies" with Margaret and David. They gave it four stars each so I had to check it out for myself.

    This movie was a pretty intense movie to watch but was a great movie. I'm not sure if I'm shocked by the movie and its contents but it definitely an eye opener. The movie was really well done. Could have added maybe some more facts about the illegal sex slave industry and statistics also. It seems as though it could be anyone running the show which is a little scary.

    Not sure why it was only shown at Nova Cinemas but I heard there weren't much support for the movie from lots of people to show it.

    Recommend to everyone to watch.
    6leos_monkey

    Powerful

    I went to see this film today and i thought it was written so well! When i walked out the cinema at Nova,Lygon St and i saw my wonderful city in a new light- i now wonder what goes on in those abandoned warehouses and shops. The film's stars Emma Lung, Saskia Burmeister, Sun Park and Veronica Swyak were brilliant! I hope to see them in many future films to come. This film definitely deserves an AFI nomination for best director, best screenplay, best actress (Emma Lung) Well done Dee for bringing this story to the cinema, you have opened so many people's eyes on what goes on in our city's backstreet. I hope to see you write and direct another feature film soon.
    8Majikat76

    A disturbing reality

    A stripped back film with no thrills, but story driven. A reality check on human trading and those who risk intervening.

    Hard to know this is based on true events. A horrifying reality.
    8TwistTheDoll

    Exploring the unexplored

    This film does a great job exploring and uncovering the dark depths of a scarcely known subject admist the background of fast-paced metro Melbourne. As the film progresses, you become entranced by the characters' struggle and desperate attempt to escape a bleak situation from all sides, the illegal sex-trade slaves; the mother looking for her lost child in a foreign country and the insurance worker who somehow found herself reluctantly assisting her. Disturbing and eye-opening, the scenarios are forcefully binding you towards a fortunate outcome. The ending, in all it's raw harshness really intertwines with the conveyance of the film and the hint of realism dejects. I have to say, I really enjoyed it.

    Great cast, and great script. The young actresses in particular, are ones to watch out for.
    7sydyiscool

    Moving and dramatic film- well made by Australia

    I saw this movie with two girlfriends while on holiday in Avoca Beach. This was the only movie on offer at that time so we almost had to see it. Though I am maybe (some would say) to young (though I am mature for my age) to understand the full extent of the movie, but from what I do understand it was excellently made. It was moving and a real deep piece of work. The actors- though lesser known- were well cast and the writing went where it needed to go. The ending is by no means happy or satisfactory in the sense of fairytale endings, but rather is the sad reality of the situation. I was silent for about half an hour after because I needed to think and let the movie sink in. I recommend it for people who enjoy moving pieces about real issues.

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      Writer/director McLachlan was inspired to write the film after being told by a friend about the human trafficking that goes on in Australia.

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2007 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Jammed Films
      • The Picture Tank
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      • $199,728
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
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