When Heroes Fly

Israeli veterans unravel mystery in Columbian jungle

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About When Heroes Fly

Released:

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
Tomer Kapon, Ninet Tayeb, Michael Aloni, Nadav Nates, Moshe Ashkenazi, Vanessa Chaplot, Yael Sharoni, Gil Frank, Oded Fehr, Dan Mor

About When Heroes Fly

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About

When Heroes Fly is a thrilling TV drama series that follows a group of Israeli military veterans who reunite for a rescue mission in Colombia. Based on a novel by Amir Gutfreund, the show intricately weaves together themes of friendship, loyalty, love, and redemption against the backdrop of a dangerous journey through the South American jungles.

The plot revolves around the central protagonist, Aviv, who is haunted by the disappearance of his girlfriend Yael, leading him and his former comrades on an intense quest that rekindles old memories and confronts past traumas.

Making / Production

When Heroes Fly was created by Omri Givon and loosely based on the book of the same name by Amir Gutfreund. The series was produced by Keshet International and aired on Netflix. The show garnered praise for its cinematic visuals, intense storytelling, and strong character development.

Actors

  • Tomer Capon as Aviv - The brooding protagonist haunted by the past.
  • Nadav Netz as Dubi - The loyal friend who is always by Aviv's side.
  • Michael Aloni as Himmler - The conflicted soldier dealing with personal demons.
  • Ninette Tayeb as Yael - The missing girlfriend whose disappearance sets the story in motion.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • When Heroes Fly was highly acclaimed in Israel and won several awards.
  • The series explores themes of PTSD and the complexities of personal relationships.
  • The show features stunning visuals of the Colombian landscape.

Awards

When Heroes Fly won the Best Series award at the Canneseries festival in 2018.

Quotes

  • "Sometimes heroes fly, sometimes they fall. But they always get up." - Aviv
  • "Brothers don't leave brothers behind." - Dubi

Music, Soundtrack

  • The series boasts a captivating soundtrack that enhances the emotional depth of the story.
  • The music composed for When Heroes Fly perfectly complements the intense and action-packed scenes.