
The Rescue(2021)
The enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand.


“Inspired by the story of love and loss at Nutty Putty Cave.”
In 2009 John Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh. What happened next has been a topic of much discussion and controversy ever since. Over 127 rescuers responded to the call for aid, and each one has their own take on the events. A story about love, life, and human connection. Ultimately it is the story about how clearly you can see what matters most when you are at the edge of life and death. Made with cooperation from members of John's immediate family.
Chadwick Hopson
John Edward Jones
Alexis Johnson
Emily Jones

Landon Henneman
Aaron

Jyllian Petrie
Susie
Jacob Omer
Josh

Mason D. Davis
Young Man in Dark

Ben Lokey
Old Man in Dark
The Last Descent is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of rescue, cave, based on true story, trapped, spelunking. Directed by Isaac Halasima, it stars Chadwick Hopson, Alexis Johnson, Landon Henneman. In 2009 John Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh. What happened next has been a topic of much discussion and controversy ever since. Over 127 rescuers responded to the call for aid, and each one has their own take on the events. A story about love, life, and human connection. Ultimately it is the story about how clearly you can see what matters most when you are at the edge of life and death. Made with cooperation from members of John's immediate family.
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