What begins as a gripping, visually stunning drama reveals a deeper truth: FireBreather is inspired by real testimonies from former child soldiers in Northern Uganda. Behind its cinematic world lies the harrowing reality of children abducted and indoctrinated into one of the most violent rebel armies of our time.

Director Eppo Eerkes spent years researching this hidden war, recording more than nineteen hours of firsthand accounts from survivors — some as young as eight years old. Their stories of loss, resilience, and rebirth became the emotional foundation of the series.