Tracers

Set in contemporary New York City, the film blends street crime with parkour culture and legitimate urban life. The era is defined by modern law enforcement, debt-collecting gangs, and high-stakes heists that unfold in real time. A classic 1967 Pontiac GTO anchors Cam to a family history amid current-day pressures.

The story unfolds across New York City with a focus on Chinatown as a hub of debt, crime, and power. The city’s dense streets, garages, and banks provide a gritty, kinetic backdrop for parkour-driven action. Key locations include Angie’s garage, the Tong’s control over Chinatown, and the urban maze that drives the crew’s schemes.

💸 Debt

Debt drives the plot and shapes Cam’s choices, pulling him deeper into a dangerous underworld. He borrows from the Tong to keep his mother’s home, risking Angie and her son with every late payment. The narrative uses money troubles and debt collection to explore how financial pressure can corrode relationships and ethics. Desperation pushes Cam toward risky loyalties and drastic plans.

🤝 Loyalty

Loyalty binds Cam to Nikki, the crew, and Angie, but trust is fragile. The crew’s camaraderie is tested when deception and survival instincts clash, especially with Miller’s manipulation. Nikki’s concealed loyalties add tension between protection and honesty. The story uses loyalty to show how bonds can both sustain and imperil those involved.

🕵️ Betrayal & Secrets

Deception runs through the surface of Cam’s world, from Miller’s mentor facade to Nikki’s hidden debts. The revelation of Miller’s true identity triggers a dangerous power struggle that reshapes Cam’s path. Cam’s realization of betrayal escalates toward a risky, high-stakes final move. The clash between underworld rules and corrupted law enforcement exposes a web of secrets.

🏃 Parkour & Identity

Parkour serves as Cam’s means of movement, identity, and expression under pressure. It transforms urban obstacles into opportunities and trains him to think on his feet during heists. The discipline mirrors his growth from debt-ridden messenger to decisive participant. Through parkour, the film links physical risk with emotional resilience and freedom.