The Survivor (안데스 설원의 생존자들): A Netflix Thriller Based on a True Story of Humanism

The Netflix thriller film, <Alive in the Andes>, is based on the true story of the 1972 Uruguayan rugby team plane crash in the Andes Mountains. Despite the extreme cold and hunger, the film showcases the survivors' unwavering determination to maintain human dignity and their ability to rely on each other to overcome adversity, offering both inspiration and food for thought. This review summarizes the three key takeaways from the film.

Will to Survive

Suddenly stranded in the snow-covered Andes Mountains without any preparation, the survivors desperately fight for survival. They grapple with injuries, hunger, extreme temperature differences, and intense cold, yet they persevere in their struggle to live.

Conscience vs. Instinct

Extreme hunger can sometimes paralyze reason. Faced with a choice between their own lives and the lives of others, what decision should they make? Watching how those who act according to their beliefs makes you wonder, 'What would I have done?' It sparks a lot of reflection.

Comradeship

The reason they were able to endure the hunger and cold for a long 72 days until rescue was because they were together. Their ability to encourage each other and genuinely strive to survive together amidst hardship conveys a heartwarming message of friendship.

Available on Netflix, 'Alive in the Andes' leaves a lasting impact on viewers through the depiction of various individuals overcoming crises in their own ways. This is a recommended film for those who enjoy inspiring true stories, thrillers, and disaster movies.