The remarkable tale of the rescue of 13 individuals, largely teenagers, from Thailand's Tham Luang Caves served as the inspiration for Ron Howard's film Thirteen Lives.
A case that attracted a lot of foreign volunteers who worked together to save lives at the time and garnered global attention.
a feat that few might be able to complete, especially given the film's extensive running time.
Howard then gradually introduces the important participants to the rescue operation, one after another, with the premises set in Thailand that appear to be quite near to home.
which, despite having a sluggish tempo, is crucial for setting the tone for the entire movie.