Surviving Earth

Surviving Earth is a drama and music film centered on Vlad, a man living in Bristol years after he avoided military service during the Yugoslav conflict. While working as a drugs counsellor and leading a lively Balkan band, Vlad attempts to establish a supportive community for himself. However, he struggles to integrate into his current environment while grappling with the lasting trauma of his previous life and the emotional challenges of his past.

The film was written and directed by Thea Gajic and produced by Aleksandra Bilic and Sophie Reynolds. It was produced in the United Kingdom by Film4 Productions, My Accomplice, and Sona Films. The movie features a cast led by Slavko Sobin in the role of Vlad, alongside Olive Gray, Ann Ogbomo, Arthur McBain, Brian Bogdanovic, and Natalie Dunne. This production has a total runtime of 96 minutes.