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Inspired by true events; a woman escaping a cult, a refugee fleeing with his family, a father trapped in a dead-end job and a bureaucrat on the verge of a national scandal find their lives intertwined in an immigration detention center.

Year

2020

IMDb

7.5

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Cast

Emma Freeman

Director

Jocelyn Moorhouse

Director

Yvonne Strahovski

Sofie Werner

Cast

Emma Freeman

Director

Jocelyn Moorhouse

Director

Yvonne Strahovski

Sofie Werner

Jai Courtney

Cam Sandford

Asher Keddie

Clare Kowitz

Fayssal Bazzi

Ameer

Dominic West

Gordon Masters

Cate Blanchett

Pat Masters

Marta Dusseldorp

Margot

Darren Gilshenan

Brian Ashworth

Kate Box

Janice

Maria Angelico

Angie Sanford

Rachel House

Harriet

Clarence Ryan

Sully

RR

Rose Riley

Sharee

Claude Jabbour

Farid

Soraya Heidari

Mina

AE

Allen Edwards

Roy

EM

Ewen McMorrine

Dyson

Stephen Tongun

Jomo Kimathi

Tony Ayres

Writer

Cate Blanchett

Writer

Elise McCredie

Writer

BC

Belinda Chayko

Writer

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Comments

10 Comments

@Zélia_comeJun 14, 2025

I would have given it at least 2 stars if it was not such a blatant one-sided story advocating for the so-called "refugees"!! The story is so weird and pathetic too. The script has absolutely no logic whatsoever. Waste your time watching it if you want to see a badly written political agenda kind of a story!

Esther MoulakaMar 19, 2024

This series is packed full of drama, emotion and empathy. Makes me realise what life is truly like and there but the grace of God go I. Such important television - this is a phenomenal show and I'd undoubtedly recommend it.

M.K.DossaniMar 19, 2024

It's really disheartening to see bad reviews here based on personal politics - if you are that hung up on Australia's immigration policy then why would you even watch this show? Personally I think the cinematography is great, excellent cast and acting (I grew up in that neck of the woods and found it completely accurate), and the general plot so far shows both viewpoints, not the left wing propoganda that some reviewers seem to indicate. My whole family sits down to watch it, and so far we all love it. Don't be put off by rabid narrow minded reviews

EpphyMar 19, 2024

I believe that Yvonne Strahovski is a great actress who needs to be in spotlight but her character here was a bit annoying. Asher Keddie was a big surprise for me she should get more roles. The story itself is too slow-paced and it would have been enough if they made a movie off this story.

NjandehMar 19, 2024

I had the opportunity to attend the premiere at The Berlinale. I saw the first two episodes. It was intriguing and heartbreaking from start to finish. We often try to forget about the people, who are not as lucky as most of us are, who have to flee their country and their home. We way too often close our eyes. This shows us the brutal reality of Detention Centers. Can't wait for the next episodes!

fireta ybrahMar 19, 2024

This thoughtful and finely crafted piece of television changed my view of Australian Immigration and people seeking asylum. Thank you Cate Blanchett. There is so much racism in some of these reviews and comments - I feel ashamed. Please watch this show!!!!!

Mustapha NdureMar 19, 2024

Look, its really difficult to review this show. While I was watching I quite enjoyed it but as soon as it was over for the week it didn't linger with me at all. I found it quite sterile. My sympathies are completely with the refugees and I guess I would call myself a leftie. If I lived in a country where I was persecuted and my children were in danger I'd like to think I had the courage to seek refuge in another country. Given my political stance, I was disappointed that this show didn't make me feel more. It all felt contrived - and what disappointing tick-the-box casting! Do we really need to pick the same two actresses over and over and over again - just because they have a large fan base. Shouldn't the ABC be above that? I'm only surprised Rebecca Gibney wasn't in it as well! Given the limited opportunities for actors in Australia can't we give some other actresses a go? Some new faces would have been grand. Honestly, I've shed tears in a news segment about the plight of refugees - but these characters just didn't resonate. Of course, that could be me - not the show. I just don't care enough to really find out!

lillyafeMar 19, 2024

Very moving and very contemporary. Made me realize how lucky i am.

Michael PatacceMar 19, 2024

Story was just bananas. Didn't find it attention grabbing. Characters were stereotypical. Story was super predictable. Couldn't get engaged. Political bias movies are getting to be the new norm. I'm just not sure who's really getting entertained by this new norm...

Bony Étté AdrienMar 19, 2024

Incredible performances and heart breaking story. As an Australian living overseas this is so important for the world to see how Australia treats its refugees. People do not know how lucky they are just to be born in a certain country and have so many comforts that are so easy when compared to those in third World war stricken countries. We take it for granted. Stays with you long after watching!