In an era of fast-paced living and an abundance of mostly unhealthy food, it’s difficult for a person to stay disciplined and resist “hungry eyes.” This is one of the main reasons that lead to obesity.
The main character is a young man on the verge of starting a family—an adventurer, motorcyclist, TikToker, but above all a gourmet and hedonist. During a brief conversation with his friend, he realizes he must get his body weight under control (140 kg) and that it is high time to change his lifestyle. A deal is soon made—almost a bet—that in the next three months he will undergo an intense lifestyle change, with strict attention to diet and active cycling.
Knowing himself well and being confident he won’t give up—that he’ll persevere—the main character plans an adventurous cycling route:
Starting in Niš, then on to Belgrade. The stops along the way include Zaostrog (Croatia), Herceg Novi (Montenegro); the adventure continues toward Ksamil (Albania) and Neos Marmaras (Greece), then through Istanbul (Turkey) and Primorsko (Bulgaria), finally ending back in Niš.
To ensure the feasibility of his journey, the main character undergoes medical checkups and visits a nutritionist before departure, looking for the right dietary plan to sustain him through this demanding adventure without putting himself at unnecessary risk.
To elevate the entire experience, his friend Ljutica Bogdan joins him. In every place they visit, Bogdan—also a foodie and passionate amateur cook—prepares local culinary specialties together with fellow local cooks, also preparing meals according to the nutritionist’s plan for the main character.
But Bogdan is also a painter, and his artistic side adds a new dimension to the story, creating space for reflection and broadening the main character’s horizons.
Part of the documentary will also feature the presentation of the landscapes and cities they pass through—captured on canvas through Bogdan’s artistic vision—blending documentary realism with art.
Will he endure all the challenges? Is willpower strong enough to regulate his weight while traveling through beautiful landscapes, conquering kilometers of difficult cycling, and resisting the intoxicating aromas of local delicacies? Will he stick to the diet prescribed by the nutritionist, or will he give in to temptation and “dive” into a plate of regional specialties?
Is this suffering—or an investment in health? How important is physical appearance, compared to the unity of a healthy body and a healthy mind? What constitutes life and its true values? How do you enjoy life while discovering the richness of its spiritual side?
These are the questions our protagonist faces on his life-changing adventure, in NGTim Production’s new film: “You Either HAVE It or You DON'T”, which is also the protagonist’s life motto.
