Yardie(2018)
Director:
Idris Elba
British crime drama film directed by Idris Elba based on the novel of the same name by Jamaican-born writer Victor Headley.
Yardie
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Set in the 1970s in Kingston, Jamaica and the 1980s in Hackney, London, Yardie follows the life of a young Jamaican man named D, portrayed by Aml Ameen. D has never fully recovered from witnessing the murder of his older brother Jerry Dread during his childhood. Throughout the film, D is mentored by King Fox, a music producer and Kingston Don played by Sheldon Shepherd.
King Fox sends D to London, where he reunites with his childhood sweetheart Yvonne, played by Shantol Jackson, and meets his daughter for the first time since she was a baby. D also joins a soundclash crew called High Noon, further immersing himself in the music scene. However, his past catches up with him when he encounters the man responsible for his brother's murder a decade earlier.
Driven by a desire for revenge, D embarks on a violent quest for retribution, plunging himself into a conflict with the ruthless London gangster Rico, portrayed by Stephen Graham. As the story unfolds, D must make difficult choices between a life of crime and following the righteous path.
Yardie blends elements of crime, drama, and music to provide a gripping narrative that explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the impact of one's past on their future. With its vibrant depiction of Jamaican and British culture, the film offers a dynamic and immersive viewing experience.
King Fox sends D to London, where he reunites with his childhood sweetheart Yvonne, played by Shantol Jackson, and meets his daughter for the first time since she was a baby. D also joins a soundclash crew called High Noon, further immersing himself in the music scene. However, his past catches up with him when he encounters the man responsible for his brother's murder a decade earlier.
Driven by a desire for revenge, D embarks on a violent quest for retribution, plunging himself into a conflict with the ruthless London gangster Rico, portrayed by Stephen Graham. As the story unfolds, D must make difficult choices between a life of crime and following the righteous path.
Yardie blends elements of crime, drama, and music to provide a gripping narrative that explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the impact of one's past on their future. With its vibrant depiction of Jamaican and British culture, the film offers a dynamic and immersive viewing experience.
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YardieWriters:
Brock Norman Brock, Martin Stellman, Victor HeadleyAwards:
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