How the Lead Diver behind the Thai Cave Rescue Made 'Thirteen Lives' Realistic; Premieres Today on Prime

Josh Shepherd : Aug 5, 2022
The Federalist

[TheFederalist.com] ...While some critics prefer the documentary version, "Thirteen Lives" draws viewers into several plot threads at once. It underlines the stakes of more than 5,000 people from 17 countries working together—with the peril made more visceral through cinematic techniques. Hundreds of locals worked in tandem with a water flow expert, who helped divert 100 million gallons of rainfall to keep the caves from flooding further. The provincial governor had to trust the divers' technical expertise in agreeing to their plan. And the film also respectfully depicts the nation's prevalent Buddhist religion, as distraught Thai parents are seen in fervent prayer... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here Click here to read and watch the movie trailer. (Screengrab image)