The story follows piano professor Milan five years after his best friend, pop star Ranko White, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Milan decides to solve the mystery and finally discovers what happened to his best friend. Failing to get support and understanding from his family and)friends, Milan develops a friendship with a stray dog. With Vojin Ćetković, Branka Katić, Nenad Jezdić, Hristina Popović, Andrija Milošević, Srđan Todorović.

Director’s Statement: Since the dawn of time, every person has asked himself at least once about the existence of the afterlife. Is there any hope that we could find ourselves in this world once again and see everyone we loved? Are we, maybe, going to see this world one more time through the eyes of another living creature? And in this other lifetime, are we going to correct the mistakes made in this one? The film Being Human Is Not So Bad offers one of the possible answers through reincarnation, a concept inherent to many nations’ religions, beliefs, and customs. Some will believe this tragicomic story, some will watch it with a smile, but surely everyone will secretly hope that our earthly demise is not final and that there is hope for another life. My film is an attempt to answer two existential questions: “Is there life after death?” and: “Is there life before death?”

Sunday, February 27
Doors 12:30 pm | Movie 1:00 pm *Please arrive on time. Start time subject to change.
Advance tickets $25 advance HERE | $25 at the door

*Minors welcome. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons not accepted for this event.

In accordance with the Province of British Columbia’s current PHO from the Ministry of Health, all eligible patrons must present their proof of vaccine status for entry. Masks are to be worn by all patrons, except when seated. No exceptions.

BEING HUMAN IS NOT SO BAD “Nije loše biti čovek” (Dušan Kovačević, 2021 / 104 mins / NR / In Serbian with English subtitles)