Set in present day Bristol, Surviving Earth is about a loving, rebellious man striving to hold on to those things dearest to him; his family, culture and sobriety in the face of his unrelenting demons. Through Vlad, we experience the struggle of finding home after war and displacement and how that trauma also impacts those he loves the most.
Based on a true story, Surviving Earth follows Vlad, a Serbian immigrant who came to the UK in the 90’s after fleeing the Yugoslav Wars. An ex heroin addict and now drug counsellor living in the eclectic vibes of Bristol - he decides to start a balkan band with his friends from rehab and bring his roots and love for music to the city. A renegade by nature - he rebels against any systemic form and although the band is excelling, his responsibilities are rapidly falling apart - including the relationship with his daughter, Maria. Having always struggled with his past and self-forgiveness he must find reasons to stay afloat and the strength to fight against a potential relapse.