“Gran Torino” (2008), directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, is a poignant drama that tells the story of Walt Kowalski, a hardened Korean War veteran living in a rapidly changing Detroit neighborhood. Walt is a lonely, embittered man grappling with deep-rooted prejudices. When his teenage Hmong neighbor, Thao, attempts to steal his cherished 1972 Gran Torino under pressure from a gang, Walt reluctantly steps into Thao’s life. What begins as an act of protection slowly transforms into an unlikely friendship, forcing Walt to confront his own racism and buried trauma. As he stands up to the violent gang threatening Thao’s family, Walt embarks on a path of personal redemption. The film is widely acclaimed for its powerful exploration of racial tensions, cultural divides, and the possibility of change, with Eastwood delivering one of his most unforgettable performances.