The Whirlpool follows the stories of three childhood friends from Belgrade (Serbia) whose destinies change as they become adults during the wartime 1990s.

As former Yugoslavia was falling apart, so did the financial and social stability of Serbia. Social extremes were visible everywhere, especially among the youth.  War, inflation, and physical isolation do to sanctions all contributed to Serbia becoming a type of ghetto. This was most visible in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, which had a steep downfall in all aspects of life. In this isolation, the young were creating their own worlds.