"A remarkable story that deserves to be seen." — SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"You have to be thankful for someone like Ron Howard. He cares about the stories he tells." — THE INDEPENDENT
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THIRTEEN LIVES
Based on a true story, THIRTEEN LIVES recounts the effort to rescue a Thai soccer team trapped in the Tham Luang cave during an unexpected rainstorm. A team of expert divers navigates the flooded tunnels, joining Thai forces and countless volunteers to rescue the 12 boys and their coach. Directed by Ron Howard and starring Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton.
Director Ron Howard and members of the crafts team discuss the challenges they faced in capturing the technical and cultural authenticity of this remarkable true story.
James D. Wilcox, Editor • Molly Hughes, Production Designer • Benjamin Wallfisch, Composer
Oliver Tarney and Rachael Tate, Supervising Sound Editors
Moderated by Jacqueline Coley
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IndieWire: Recreating the Extraordinary Circumstances of the Thai Cave Rescue
Watch how sound, cinematography, production design, and editing came together to accurately and immersively dramatize a story that gripped that globe.