Lascar

Lascar is the epic story of one mans 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.