''Embedded'' is a 2016 erotic political thriller film written and directed by Stephen Sewell and produced by

Steve Jaggi Steve Jaggi is film producer, film director and showrunner. His surname is of Swiss-German etymology. Jaggi has produced the teen films '' Swimming for Gold'', starring Peyton List, which was released by Universal Pictures and on Hulu; tween ...

, 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 Nick Barkla is an Australian actor. He has played lead roles in the films ''Em 4 Jay'', ''Embedded (film), Embedded'' and ''Blind Company''. He has appeared on stage in ''A Steady Rain'' at the Old Fitzroy Theatre in 2015 and in ''Uncle Bob'' at ...

Laura Gordon Laura Gordon is an Australian actress. She was nominated for the 2020 AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in ''Undertow (2018 film), Undertow''. Other major roles include films ''Em 4 Jay'' and ''Face to Face (2011 film), ...

, Ryan Harrison, Marcus Johnson and Peter Phelps. The film premiered at the Sydney Film Festival to generally positive reviews, with Variety calling it a "diamond like work", while The Iris called ''Embedded'' "a compelling watch."

Cast

as Frank *

as Madeline * Peter Phelps as Cassidy * Ryan Harrison as Lance Corporal Jackson * Marcus Johnson as Porter * Rosie Lourde as Jade * Jak Wyld as Sergent Henderson *

Carma Sharon Carma Sharon ( he, כרמית שרון, ) is an actress, director and producer, based in Sydney, Australia. She played the title role in the 2018 film ''iBOT''. Life and career Carma was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. Her father was a theatrical ac ...

as Crazy Lady in Market

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