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Get to the Wire

2023-04-22 · 15 min · Not rated

Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller

In a dystopian future, an Australian-Iraqi woman held captive in a chaotic and brutal British immigration detention centre takes up severe measures to survive and reconnect with her estranged family.

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Directors
Paul Burns
Production companies
Swinburne Film and Television School
Countries
Australia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,571

Top Cast

Maia AbbasMaia AbbasJudy
Taj AldeebLivia
Majid ShokorMajid ShokorKasim
James CercheJames CercheJonathon
Petra GliesonJennifer
Tegan CrowleyJune
Vivian NguyenIvy
Helena Marrion-ColeSam
Elmira JurakDavi
Teagan NowickiBennie
Felicity SteelFelicity SteelAna
Shylie ArzouanSamhita

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