Lascar

Lascar is the epic story of one man's journeyto fulfil his destiny.When Ayan discovers his brother has cancer, the need to covermedical expenses compels him to leave poverty-stricken Bengaland emulate their late father by becoming a Lascar, shovellingcoal in the bowels of the steamships trading between India andEngland. The brutal reality of this existence leaves Ayan fearingfor his life. Fleeing the ship, he disappears into the bitter-coldstreets of Victorian London.What follows is a true test of faith, as Ayan experiences love,loss, prejudice and extreme injustice. After serving time for acrime he did not commit, the kindness of a new friend, and achance meeting with a young half-caste street urchin changeseverything, prompting Ayan to re-examine his life.