Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die (2017) May 2026

The story follows a group of military volunteers arriving at the airport for a two-week duty. Unlike traditional action movies, it focuses heavily on dialogue to explore the motivations and identities of the soldiers. Key Characters

The ensemble cast represents different social strata of Ukraine:

Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die (Ukrainian: Kiborhy: Heroi ne vmyraiut ) is a 2017 Ukrainian war drama directed by Akhtem Seitablaiev. The film dramatizes the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport during the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2014. It explores the psychological and physical toll of the 242-day siege on Ukrainian defenders. 🎬 Film Overview Akhtem Seitablaiev. Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die (2017)

Veterans and volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Central Conflicts

Soldiers grapple with what it means to be Ukrainian in a multilingual, multi-ethnic state. The story follows a group of military volunteers

The harsh reality of defending a "skeleton" of a building that has lost its strategic value but gained immense symbolic importance. Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die (2017) - IMDb

A young musician from a wealthy family who volunteers to find his own path. The film dramatizes the Second Battle of Donetsk

A leader and intellectual who debates the future of the country.