About The Rescue

The Rescue is a 2021 documentary film directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin that shares the unbelievable story of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand. A youth soccer team and their coach become trapped in a cave by monsoon flooding, and it's up to the skilled divers from the around the world to pull off a daring rescue mission.

Making / Production

The film is produced by National Geographic Documentary Films and tells the story with never-before-seen footage and interviews with the heroes who risked their lives to save others. Vasarhelyi and Chin previously directed Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo.

Actors

• Rick Stanton – A British diver who plays a crucial role in the rescue mission, brilliantly capturing the terrifying reality of his experience.
• John Volanthen – Another core member of the rescue team, Volanthen's calm and composed demeanor adds emotional weight to the dramatic narrative.
• Tan Xiaolong – A Chinese diver who shows exceptional bravery, skill, and determination throughout the operation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film uses actual footage from the rescue operation alongside interviews and reconstructed scenes to create a gripping narrative.
• Directors Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi previously won an Oscar for their documentary Free Solo, which profiled climber Alex Honnold.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's intense score is created by Daniel Pemberton, known for his work on films such as 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' and 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'.
• The music deftly adds to the high-stakes atmosphere of the rescue mission, complementing the emotional ups and downs of the narrative.

Quotes

• "The best option is to leave them in until they can walk out. But that is not a message I can pass back to the world. I can't say all those kids are probably going to die..." - Rick Stanton
• "For every one thing that goes right, there are a hundred things that go wrong" - John Volanthen

Note: There are no known awards for this film as of now.