THE SCRAPPER will be available on Digtal Platforms in the U.S from 7th December 2021, by 1091 Pictures.
Synopsis: Queens, New York City. A criminal playing-field of modern immigrant syndicates: human-trafficking, money-laundering and unflinching brutality. Uncomfortable in his Punjabi-Mexican skin, ex-con turned 'scrapper' Jake (Bari Kang) carries the weight of both his family legacy and his violent past.
Caring for a mentally-challenged brother and a baby on the way, he is focused on turning his life around. When one last job presents a way out for good, he must decide between loyalty to blood ties or to his newfound family. His past soon catches up with him and he’s thrown into the middle of a conflict between Punjabi and Mexican factions led by violent, ruthless criminals. As events explode into brutal violence, with everyone he loves at stake, he may need to go to his own darkest places to finally escape.
"The Scrapper, is a crime thriller genre film but at its core, it’s about family, loyalty and change.”
“I’ve always been fascinated by the darker side of human nature and drawn to the films of Scorsese, De Palma, Tarantino, and Melville. The underdog, outcast and anti-hero are who captivate me. This is what inspired me to write The Scrapper, a crime thriller with an ethnic twist, set in a world of Punjabi-Mexican criminals. Inspired by my personal experience as an illegal Punjabi immigrant youth in Queens, New York”, says writer/director Bari Kang. “The film has a dark gritty tone elevated by a fully ethnic cast and authentic locations. Amidst the outbursts of brutal violence are beautiful contemplative moments of vulnerability and love. On the surface, The Scrapper, is a crime thriller genre film but at its core, it’s about family, loyalty and change.”
Jeffrey Cooper, Owner of Cut Entertainment Group, negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers.
Cast: Bari Kang, Craig muMs Grant, Ava Paloma, Gugun Deep Singh, Samrat Chakrabarti, Anil Kumar, Allison Thomas Lee, Ankur Bhatia, Frank Rodriguez and Andhy Mendez.
Written & Directed by Bari Kang
Produced by Stevan Lee Mraovitch
Executive Producers: Mia Cusumano & Meghan Rafferty
Director of Photography Saro Varjabedian
Edited by David Andalman
Music Written and Performed by Julian Cassi
Sound Design by Neil Benezra
Casting by Mia Cusumano, CSA & Meghan Rafferty, CSA
