Ludi is a gripping and symbolic Jamaican drama set in a world where survival is determined by chance, risk, and desperation. The film follows Roger, a young man who enters a dangerous underground dice tournament in hopes of winning enough money to change his family’s future. Encouraged by his devoted mother, Maxine, Roger quickly discovers that the stakes extend far beyond the game itself, as the tournament transforms into a deadly struggle shaped by poverty, power, and survival. Blending social realism with spiritual symbolism, Ludi uses the dice game as a powerful allegory for Jamaica’s economic divide and the pressures placed on young men navigating harsh realities. As alliances fracture and tensions rise, the film explores masculinity, loyalty, and the emotional cost of survival in a society where desperation often fuels violence. Rich with layered storytelling and cultural nuance, the film challenges audiences to reflect on the systems that shape identity and fate. Directed by Joel Carrington Miller, Ludi continues the work of an acclaimed filmmaker known for blending Afro-Caribbean spirituality, theatrical storytelling, and social commentary. An award-winning filmmaker, playwright, educator, and guest lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Joel has earned recognition across the Caribbean for films including Hairport, Blackbird, Chiaroscurist, and Crosses. With Ludi, he delivers a thought-provoking and emotionally charged examination of Jamaican masculinity, identity, and survival.