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Salvation

Salvation

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Salvation

"Close to God, but far removed from humanity."

2009

1h 38m

5.0(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

Aging artist and scholar Barry is disenchanted with his existence - disillusioned by his sexless marriage to a televangelist, and repulsed by her brand of easy-to-swallow self-help Christianity. In dire need of an outlet he turns to Irina, a Russian immigrant and prostitute. Seeking better lives, both Barry and Irina find strength in each other as they seek mutual salvation.

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Wendy Hughes

Gloria

Wendy Hughes

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Bruce Myles

Barry

Bruce Myles

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Natasha Novak

Irina

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Chris Haywood

Architect

Chris Haywood

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Barry Humphries

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Barry Humphries

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Kim Gyngell

Tony

Kim Gyngell

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Charles Tingwell

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Charles Tingwell

Art

Oliver Streeton

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