‘Last Breath’ Brings Harrowing Deep-Sea Survival Story to the Big Screen

Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, and Finn Cole star in Alex Parkinson’s dramatized retelling of a miraculous 2012 diving rescue.

The film dramatizes the real-life 2012 survival story of diver Chris Lemons, who was stranded deep underwater with no oxygen after his lifeline snapped during a North Sea storm.
Director Alex Parkinson, who co-directed the 2019 documentary of the same name, returns to helm this cinematic reimagining, blending archival footage with dramatized scenes.
Actors Finn Cole, Simu Liu, and Woody Harrelson underwent rigorous diving training to authentically portray the high-stakes world of saturation diving and its life-threatening challenges.
The movie highlights themes of teamwork and perseverance, focusing on the divers' relentless efforts to save Lemons despite overwhelming odds.
The original divers, including the famously stoic Dave Yuasa, have given positive feedback on the film’s portrayal of the incident.