Drama, Music
A troubled foster kid uses his scathing word skills to become an unlikely rap battle champion. But when he gets caught up in his own hype, he must confront his past to accept who he really is. VS. is an urban rites-of-passage drama set in the hostile and exciting UK rap battle scene.
Director Ed Lilly’s feature debut showcases for some true British talent. It has been praised for its authentic and raw portrayal of the British rap scene, while at the same time acting as a high-quality dramatic piece.
“An exceptionally delicate and nuanced drama delivered with fierce lyrical force.” – HeyUGuys (++++)
“Authentic and punchy” – Metro (++++)
“It may owe something to 8 Mile, but I enjoyed this more” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian (++++)
Connor Swindells
Fola Evans-Akingbola
Ruth Sheen
Director:
Ed Lilly
Script:
Daniel Hayes, Ed Lilly
Length:
1h 39m
Original language:
Engelska
Original title:
VS.
Production year:
2018
NonStop Entertainment