The story of The Birthday Party's rise, apex and inevitable collapse is a tale of epic struggle, artistic genius and total dysfunctionality. Told in the group's own words, by founding members Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, Phill Calvert and Rowland S. Howard, this documentary brings the band's story to the screen for the first time. This is a twisted tale of ascent, realisation and implosion whilst dealing with issues of artistic muse, creativity, addiction, fame, interpersonal conflict and the unique relationship between creative vision and self-destruction.