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My Father is a Hero
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My Father is a Hero

2023-06-16 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 4.7

Family · Drama

After losing his wife, a devoted father turns life's hardships into playful games to protect his young son's spirit. When the boy is diagnosed with a severe heart condition, the father faces a desperate race against time. To keep his son hopeful while waiting for a donor, he sets out to bring the child's favorite comic book world to life.

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Directors
Orçun Benli
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Countries
Turkey
Status
Released

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Ufuk BayraktarUfuk BayraktarAltan
Mahir İpekMahir İpekRıza
Mehmet Emin GüneyCan
Selim ErdoğanSelim ErdoğanKemal
İdris Nebi Taşkanİdris Nebi TaşkanFerit
Aslıhan KapanşahinAslıhan KapanşahinSerap
Nurhak Mine SözNurhak Mine SözAsiye
Cem CücenoğluCem CücenoğluAyı Turan
Orhan EşkinOrhan EşkinAhmet
Tuğçe TanışAnne
Can YılmazÖğretmen
Taylan YılmazTaylan YılmazMetin
Mehmet CerrahogluMehmet CerrahogluAydın
İhsan Gedikİhsan GedikHasta Adam
Poyraz TaştanZahit
Yusuf Ziya BenliBankacı
Kubilay AğgezTekel Bayi
LouraPuik
Metin CoşkunMetin CoşkunDoktor
Eray ÖzbalEray ÖzbalCemal

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