A Yugoslav refugee balances his days as a counsellor with nights filled by the rhythms of a Balkan band, stitching together a new, harmonious life in Bristol.
When emotional scars from his past resurface, the fragile world he’s built begins to unravel, threatening the peace he’s found while reconnecting with his daughter.
Based on a true story and composed with real humanity, this beautiful film captures the fleeting ache beneath everyday life, shaping vivid pockets of colour and flickers of hope that keep us moving forward. A tender portrait of resilience and human connection, where music becomes both a lifeline and a haunting echo of survival.
– Asfah Chughtai
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Lizzie returns to the city after a lifechanging traffic accident.
Director: Aella Jordan-Edge. Narrative Short. Cast: Evie Jones, Jodie Whittaker, Joe Dempsie. United Kingdom. 2025. 19min. English. Unclassified: 12+. CW: Ableism, body hatred or fat phobia, death and dying, PTSD.
