THE CAVE – based on the true story of the rescue mission that captivated the world

 

 

As the first narrative feature film about the events which took place last summer at Tham Luang cave in Chiang Mai province, Northern Thailand, THE CAVE is undoubtedly the most anticipated Thai movie of the year.

 

We interviewed writer/director Tom Waller, who beat Hollywood in telling this story that captivated the world. THE CAVE is released nationwide in Thai cinemas on 28 November 2019, following its World premiere at Busan International Film Festival in October.

 

Why did you decide to make a film about the cave rescue, and why did production start relatively quickly after the rescue?

 

Like everyone else on the planet I was following the news with much anticipation. People watched the events unfold and their hearts were beating. I realised as a Thai filmmaker, that I was in a unique position to tell this story from a unique perspective.

 

What angle does the film focus on?

 

The film focuses on the volunteer spirit of the rescuers, following the untold personal stories of those unsung heroes involved in the mission to bring out the trapped boys and their coach from the cave.

 

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yawn

I'll be going to see Midway  and The Rise of Skywalker instead.

Chiang Mai Province ! ????

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

THE CAVE is undoubtedly the most anticipated Thai movie of the year.

I think not!

I saw one small notice in my local newspaper about the movie, then nothing.  Oh yeah, a really big deal.  Pfffff. 

I just now looked through the movie listings for the Phoenix Metro area, gone.  I'm pretty sure it was here a week ago.  I guess it didn't captivate Arizona much.  

I see the TV curmudgeon’s got in before me? Amazing story ... the world came together for once and achieved something incredible ... just a pity a brave man died in the process. I’m going to watch it.

Another opportunity for the wider world to see Britain spearheading the rescue attempt, seemingly to the churlish envy of those not fortunate to be from those sceptered isles.

I Hope it comes to the states soon. a great story and would love to see it, if it does not , will be back to Thailand in a few months and watch it then.  Wife would also like to see it.