We Can Be Heroes

We Can Be Heroes

97 mins | June 24, 2017

Ben never knew his father; he was killed in 9/11 when Ben was just a baby. Eleven years later, Ben goes to spend the summer with his grandparents, hanging out with Priti, the girl next door, and his wayward cousin, Jed. Priti is a livewire and a Muslim who gradually begins to suspect her older brother is a terrorist. The trio set out to investigate and uncover more than they expected in this family film.

We Can Be Heroes

97 mins | June 24, 2017

We Can Be Heroes
Ben never knew his father; he was killed in 9/11 when Ben was just a baby. Eleven years later, Ben goes to spend the summer with his grandparents, hanging out with Priti, the girl next door, and his wayward cousin, Jed. Priti is a livewire and a Muslim who gradually begins to suspect her older brother is a terrorist. The trio set out to investigate and uncover more than they expected in this family film.
Producers
Original title We Can Be Heroes
Directors Claire Downes
Writers Stuart Lane, Ian Jarvis, Claire Downes

Cast

Phil Davis

as Granddad Evans

Alison Steadman

as Granny Evans

Finty Williams

as Aunty Karen

Steve Oram

as Uncle Ian

Harry Kirton

as Tyler

Rukku Nahar

as Zara Muhammed