The Lascar(2024)
Survival. Betrayal. Honor. In the harsh realm of Aotearoa's untamed shores, one lascar must navigate treacherous waters of loyalty to rewrite his destiny.
The Lascar Synopsis
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.
The Lascar (2024) is a history, adventure, drama and western film directed by Adi Parige, released on August 11, 2024 with a runtime of 35m. It stars Vinith Shiva, Mark Matthews, Tanea Heke and Mohammad Kunwar.
- Director:
- Adi Parige
- Writers:
- Adi Parige
- Producers:
- Matt Asunder, Jessica George, Adi Parige
- Cinematographer:
- Jenna Eriksen
- Composer:
- Jose Jugo
- Status:
- Released
The Lascar Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Vinith Shiva
Vinith Shiva
as Dasa
- Mark Matthews
Mark Matthews
as Freddie
Tanea Heke
as Māia
- Mohammad Kunwar
Mohammad Kunwar
as Mamun
- Fredrick Pokai
Fredrick Pokai
as Rui
- Finn McCauley
Finn McCauley
as Gunther
Ian Blackburn
as Oswald
- Poonam Batra Malhotra
Poonam Batra Malhotra
as Poetic Narration
Key crew
Directed by Adi Parige, written by Adi Parige, produced by Matt Asunder, Jessica George and Adi Parige.
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The Lascar – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Lascar?
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The main cast of The Lascar (2024) includes Vinith Shiva, Mark Matthews, Tanea Heke, Mohammad Kunwar and Fredrick Pokai. The film was directed by Adi Parige. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lascar released?
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The Lascar was released on August 11, 2024 and runs for 35m.