Zlaja

Zlaja is the owner of Rock & Roll Bar Duradžik, one of the city's core social spots. When someone says, "Let's go to Zlaja's", you know exactly where that is. Despite this, Zlaja has had difficulty keeping younger generations invested in the bar, as interest in alternative spaces has changed post-war and the rent prices have skyrocketed. In INATLIJE, Zlaja describes his experience growing up during the height of the conflict, and what it was like for him as a young business owner in the immediate aftermath of the war. In addition to his personal experiences as a Mostarian, Zlaja discusses the future of his bar amid drastic social/community changes in Bosnia & Herzegovina. In a fundraising campaign for Duradžik during COVID-19, he stated "I can't do it without Duradžik. Duradžik can't be without me."

Rada

Rada is the owner of a run-down garage turned bar affectionately known amongst the youth as "Oldman's" or "Kamena". The establishment along with Rada's homemade alcohol has served as a main financial support for her family for decades. This bar hosts a revolving group of United World College students, and serves as a unique spot for young people to unwind, socialize and organize parties after school hours. Oldman's is a space uniquely shaped by the students who frequent the establishment, as well as by the old men who spend their days there, the very people after whom the bar was named. In INATLIJE Rada reflects on how the ever changing youth culture has influenced her business over the years and what the UWC community means to her in comparison to opinions the local community has on the bar.

Kujundžija

Kujundžija, the coppersmith from the Mostarian Old Town, watches his trade slowly disappear in the face of global imports, and decreasing interest in local artisans and handmade works of art. As an older Mostarian, he has a deep connection to the Old Town and the Old Bridge that was destroyed during the war. He shares his personal memories of the Old Town as well as his perspective as an artisan fighting to keep his work relevant and authentic, as demand for local craftsmen declines.

Armin

The photographer, once an aspiring filmmaker, now runs a small photography studio in the heart of Mostar. He often speaks of what could have been, a life behind the camera as a director, had the war not stripped him of the chance to pursue that dream. His story reflects the countless ambitions lost to the devastation of the 1990s, yet his quiet persistence embodies resilience itself. Through photography, he continues to frame the world as he once hoped to capture it on film, adapting to an ever-changing city while remaining true to who he is.

Ekrem

The watchmaker, as the oldest worker of the documentary and the heartbeat of Mostar's disappearing craft, has been repairing watches and clocks for decades, witnessing the city's transformations firsthand. Running the last traditional watch and clock shop in Mostar, he carries not just tools and timepieces, but a lifetime of stories, of war, resilience, and the quiet persistence of daily work. His hands keep both time and memory alive, offering a window into a world that is slowly fading with each passing day.