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The Jammed (2007)

| Drama, Thriller | 20 March 2007 (UK)
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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 full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Emma Lung ... Crystal
Veronica Sywak Veronica Sywak ... Ashley Hudson
Saskia Burmeister ... Vanya
Sun Park Sun Park ... Rubi / Li Rong
Amanda Ma Amanda Ma ... Sunee
Andrew S. Gilbert Andrew S. Gilbert ... Vic Glassman
Alison Whyte ... Mrs. Glassman
Debra Lawrance ... DIMIA Case Officer
Damien Richardson ... Agent Mollica
Kate Atkinson ... Gabi
Todd MacDonald ... Tom
Masa Yamaguchi ... Dyce
Adriano Cortese Adriano Cortese ... Wade
Gareth Yuen ... Lai
Cameron Nugent Cameron Nugent ... Steve
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Inspired by court transcripts and actual events, THE JAMMED is a social thriller about trafficking and the sex slave trade in Melbourne. When a Chinese mother arrives in Melbourne to find her missing daughter, she enlists the help of Ashley Hudson. Ashley reluctantly agrees to help search, and is soon drawn into the dark underworld of this cultured city as she tries to rescue three girls from a trafficking syndicate. As the story unravels the sinister workings of illegal prostitution and governmental deportation is filled with twists and surprises. Written by producer

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female nudity | topless female nudity | rape | sex scene | shower | See All (24) »

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A dark tale in a land of opportunity. This could be happening in your city.

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Drama | Thriller

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This information appears before end credits: "In 2001 and 2002, two sex-trafficked victims die in Villawood Detention Center, Australia." See more »

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A view into the the illegal sex slave trade
31 August 2007 | by bendytosh – See all my reviews

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.
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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 March 2007 (UK) See more »

Filming Locations:

Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia See more »
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Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$199,728
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Jammed Films, The Picture Tank See more »
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