Bad Survivor
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Bad Survivor
Directed by Alex Dvorak, Katie North • 2026 • 11 min
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Bad Survivor
Directed by Alex Dvorak, Katie North • 2026 • 11 min
AVAILABLE FOR 48H AFTER FIRST PLAY
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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