Heroes

Year: 1977

Runtime: 112 min

Language: English

Director: Jeremy Kagan

DramaComedy

Filmmaker Köken Ergun’s poignant comedy-drama follows Turkish and Australian travelers who meet at Gallipoli, a site commemorating a pivotal and tragic battle. As they participate in remembrance ceremonies, unexpected bonds form between them, leading to humorous and touching moments. The film explores the complexities of cultural differences and the universal desire for human connection against the backdrop of a significant historical event.

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Location

New York City, Eureka, Northern California

The story starts in New York City's dense urban landscape before a road journey across middle America toward Northern California. The film shifts from crowded city wards and transit hubs to open highways, small towns, and motel stays, framing the road trip as both escape and search. Eureka, California serves as the emotional anchor where memories resurface and the dream of a worm-farming life is tested.

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