My Father is a Hero (2023)
After his wife passed away, Altan created a small world with his son Can, where they could withstand life’s difficulties. Even in the toughest situations, he could turn it into a game and make those around him laugh, even in the most tragic moments. Altan works as a garbage collector for the municipality and lives with his son Can in a shantytown neighborhood adjacent to Istanbul’s wealthy districts. Can’s entire world revolves around comic books. One day, Can is diagnosed with stage four heart failure, which shatters Altan’s world. Can’s only chance is a heart transplant, and finding a donor for a child his age is extremely difficult. From then on, the only thing Altan can do is keep Can happy and maintain his spirits. Altan finds the way to make Can happy through comic books.
Cast
- Ufuk Bayraktar - Altan
- Mahir İpek - Riza
- Mehmet Emin Güney - Can
- Selim Erdoğan - Kemal
- İdris Nebi Taşkan - Ferit
- Aslıhan Kapanşahin - Serap
- Nurhak Mine Söz - Asiye
- Cem Cücenoğlu - Ayi Turan
- Orhan Eşkin - Ahmet
- Tuğçe Tanış - Anne
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Father is a Hero about?
- After his wife passed away, Altan created a small world with his son Can, where they could withstand life’s difficulties. Even in the toughest situations, he could turn it into a game and make those around him laugh, even in the most tragic moments. Altan works as a garbage collector for the municipality and lives with his son Can in a shantytown neighborhood adjacent to Istanbul’s wealthy districts. Can’s entire world revolves around comic books. One day, Can is diagnosed with stage four heart failure, which shatters Altan’s world. Can’s only chance is a heart transplant, and finding a donor for a child his age is extremely difficult. From then on, the only thing Altan can do is keep Can happy and maintain his spirits. Altan finds the way to make Can happy through comic books.
- Who directed My Father is a Hero?
- My Father is a Hero was directed by Orçun Benli.
- Who stars in My Father is a Hero?
- My Father is a Hero stars Ufuk Bayraktar, Mahir İpek, Mehmet Emin Güney, Selim Erdoğan, İdris Nebi Taşkan, Aslıhan Kapanşahin.
- What genre is My Father is a Hero?
- My Father is a Hero is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was My Father is a Hero produced?
- My Father is a Hero was produced in Turkey.