In a small provincial town, a new spa brings hope for development and prosperity, until Dr. Stockmann discovers the water is polluted and a threat to public health. Despite the urgency, the mayor and shareholders are unwilling to invest new funds in a project that is already generating profits. The local newspaper initially supports the doctor, but then turns against him because criticism would jeopardize its funding. Dr. Stockmann is left alone, but determined to go public. The play explores themes of ecological responsibility and truth. Stockmann’s struggles mirror today’s challenges posed by climate change and injustices. In a world shaped by disinformation and propaganda on an unprecedented level, the play emerges as a symbol of resistance, advocating the quest of truth in a society that often prefers the comfort of lies. Ibsen’s drama is unusually topical, even though it was written at the end of the 19th century. To make it also sound more contemporary, Croatian journalist Viktor Ivančić rewrote it for the production, adding new topical emphases.