''Embedded'' is a 2016 erotic political thriller film written and directed by Stephen Sewell and produced by Steve Jaggi, which sees a war correspondent meet an alluring, enigmatic woman at a cocktail party, before a dangerous power play engulfs the two. The film stars Nick Barkla,

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, Ryan Harrison, Marcus Johnson and

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. The film premiered at the

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to generally positive reviews, with

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calling it a "diamond like work", while The Iris called ''Embedded'' "a compelling watch."

Cast

* Nick Barkla as Frank *

as Madeline *

as Cassidy * Ryan Harrison as Lance Corporal Jackson * Marcus Johnson as Porter * Rosie Lourde as Jade * Jak Wyld as Sergent Henderson * Carma Sharon as Crazy Lady in Market

References

External links

* Australian erotic thriller films 2010s political thriller films 2016 films 2010s erotic thriller films 2010s English-language films 2010s Australian films English-language erotic thriller films {{2010s-Australia-film-stub