About this movie
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.
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maori
sailor
british history
british colonialism
indian
lascar
indian history
aotearoa
settler colonialism
new zealand history
indian sailor
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Questions about The Lascar
How long is The Lascar?
The Lascar has a runtime of 35m ( and 35 minutes).
Who directed The Lascar?
The Lascar was directed by Adi Parige and released in 2024.
What genre is The Lascar?
The Lascar is a History, Adventure, Drama, Western film (2024).
Who stars in The Lascar?
The cast of The Lascar includes Vinith Shiva, Mark Matthews, Tanea Heke, Mohammad Kunwar, Fredrick Pokai.
