Frank is a small-time drug dealer working on the streets of Copenhagen. After a drug deal goes sour, he is forced to repay a large amount of money within a tight deadline. Over the next few days, Frank moves through apartments, clubs, back rooms, and streets, trying to raise the money while being threatened from all sides. Pusher is a low-budget film made with a hand camera and natural lighting, marking Refn’s feature film debut. The film shadows Frank closely, rarely leaving his side, and creates tension through its close proximity with its subject. The film’s rough look and unrefined performances make for a raw viewing experience. Pusher launched a style of filmmaking that would be characteristic of Refn’s later work, marked by physicality, masculinity, and a fascination with closed social structures with a strong emphasis on power and fear.