Mario Curić was born in 1966 in Dubrovnik. His family came to the Dubrovnik area from eastern Herzegovina in the 1960s. He spent his childhood and youth in Cavtat, and was there when the war began in the 1990s. In June 1991, as the Secretary of the then- Mjesna zajednica [Local Community], he took part in the naming of the so-called Crisis Staff and the organisation of People's Protection units. When JNA entered Cavtat and occupied it, his name was on the list of people who were meant to be imprisoned. After a few days he was taken to Morinj. An existing medical condition required regular medical attention and medication: in Morinj he had problems with medical check-ups and the upkeep of his treatment. Following an exchange, he was released from the camp, and he decided to return to Cavtat. After a few months, he and his wife sought refuge in Split. He returned to Cavtat with the arrival of the Croatian Army. Today he lives with his family in Cavtat, he works at the Municipality and believes that one should not dwell on memories but move forward with life.