Milcho Manchevski's documentary explores the Kočani nightclub tragedy through survivors' testimonies, deliberately avoiding systemic or institutional analysis. Premiering at Sarajevo's documentary competition, the self-funded film features over 20 first-hand accounts presented in austere fashion—primarily interviews against plain backgrounds with minimal musical accompaniment. This approach, drawing comparison to landmark testimony-based documentaries, privileges the voices of survivors as the central narrative.

On March 16, 2025, a fire erupted at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia, killing 63 people and injuring many others. Preventable vulnerabilities exacerbated the tragedy: the venue exceeded its 250-person capacity by roughly double, had only one fire extinguisher, and featured a highly flammable ceiling. Most victims were aged 16 to 25. Through survivor accounts, the documentary captures both the initial confusion—when attendees mistook flames for stage effects—and the desperate escape through the single exit.