The story is written from the points of view of several individuals involved in the rescue operation, and features cave diver Jim Warny and others as themselves.

He co-wrote the script with Don Linder and Katrina Grose, focusing on "the unsung heroes—how they first heard what was happening, how they reacted and dropped everything to help."

"[9] According to the Bangkok Post's Kong Rithdee, the story "feels thin and depthless at times," but ultimately, the film "justifies its existence quite sufficiently.

"[10] In Thailand, a minor plot point, where pump manufacturer Nopadol's efforts were initially hampered by bureaucratic requirements, generated heated online discussion.

[11] A re-edited version of the film, under the title Cave Rescue, received a limited theatrical and digital release by Lionsgate on 5 August 2022.