Bad Survivor

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Bad Survivor

Directed by Alex Dvorak, Katie North • 2026 • 11 min

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Topics

RFFNY18

Related Disabilities

Cancer

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Film Information

After being "broken up with" by her oncologists, a sarcastic young cancer patient begins her first day in remission, navigating the challenges of returning home. With humor and biting honesty, she confronts her family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the lingering trauma of treatment. BAD SURVIVOR balances comedy and pathos, portraying survival not as a singular triumph but as a process filled with awkward moments, personal reflection, and familial tension. Audiences are drawn into an intimate portrait of post-cancer life, where resilience, wit, and emotional vulnerability coexist, redefining what it means to move forward after illness.

Genre

short

Language

Czech, English, Spanish

Country

US

Year

2026

Cast & Crew

Director: Alex Dvorak, Katie North

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