Scrapper

Set in contemporary London, the film unfolds in the present with modern technology shaping daily life. It foregrounds issues of parenting, grief, and resilience in a bustling city. The time frame emphasizes today’s society, not a bygone era.

Geographically anchored in London, the film paints a gritty urban landscape where a young girl negotiates life after her mother's death. The setting emphasizes cramped flats, crowded streets, and the quiet rhythms of everyday survival. London’s social services environment and city life provide the backdrop for Georgie’s coping strategies and fragile sense of home.

💔 Grief

Georgie processes her mother's death through routines and longing, clinging to the home her mother left behind. The film explores how grief distorts trust and shapes risky coping mechanisms like bike theft. It also shows the fragile path toward healing as connections with others begin to form.

🤝 Family & Reconciliation

The arrival of her estranged father tests Georgie's sense of security and pushes her toward a fragile reconciliation. The two learn to navigate promises, mistakes, and the possibility of a new family dynamic. Trust, once broken, is slowly rebuilt through shared moments and vulnerability.

🛠️ Survival

Georgie and Jason navigate a precarious balance between self-reliance and seeking help from others. Their actions—like stealing bikes to cope—highlight resilience in a harsh urban landscape. The theme also reflects how people improvise to keep each other afloat when official support feels distant.