Storyline
At the end of the 18th century, hundreds of Indian sailors, known as lascars, worked amongst European settlers in Aotearoa New Zealand - often under the gruesome working conditions of seal hunting gangs. The story follows a lascar, Dasa, who has been abandoned on the coast of Aotearoa NZ by the East India Company, alongside his sealing gang. When Dasa finds himself in the middle of a conflict between his abusive British superior and two Māori traders, he is faced with a choice: bend the knee or take a stand.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Vinith Shiva
Dasa
Mark Matthews
Freddie
Tanea Heke
Māia
Mohammad Kunwar
Mamun
Fredrick Pokai
Rui
Finn McCauley
Gunther
Ian Blackburn
Oswald
Poonam Batra Malhotra
Poetic Narration
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lascar was released on August 11, 2024.
The runtime of The Lascar is 35m.
The Lascar is a History, Adventure, Drama, Western movie.
The Lascar is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Lascar was directed by Adi Parige.
The main cast of The Lascar includes Vinith Shiva, Mark Matthews, Tanea Heke.
The Lascar is originally in English.