A Hero’s Burden
Synopsis
Daniel and Neriya become unlikely heroes after saving hundreds of lives during the October 7th Music Festival attack, thrust into the public eye as national heroes. Yet beneath the praise lies a far more private battle with mental health, crippling PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and uncertainty surrounding their best friend, Yosef, who was taken hostage that day. As the world celebrates their courage, the brothers struggle to reconcile their heroism with the cost of survival.
A Hero’s Burden captures the psychological aftermath of trauma and its strain on brotherhood, faith, and identity as the young men search for healing in the shadow of war.
Credits
Director(s)
Sepi Makabi
Producer(s)
Wax Taber, Sepi Makabi
Executive Producer(s)
David Clair, Patricia Heaton, Sue Turley
Cinematography
Dor Revivo
Editor
Wax Taber
Cast
Daniel Sharabi, Neriya Sharabi, Tamar Sharabi
Original Language
Hebrew, English
Subtitles
English
Produced with the help of
David Clair, Special Order, David Tillman
Sound designer
Wax Taber
Consultant
Inbal Lesner
Festival Highlights
Beverly Hills Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2026
