All Is Lost

All Is Lost

Year: 2013

Runtime: 106 min

Language: English

Director: J.C. Chandor

ActionAdventureDrama

A lone sailor attempts a solo voyage across the Indian Ocean when his yacht is struck by a drifting container. With his navigation tools and communication systems destroyed, he must use his resourcefulness and sailing expertise to survive. A looming storm further complicates his struggle against the vast and dangerous sea, pushing him to his physical and mental limits as he fights to keep his damaged vessel afloat.

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1

The Collision

The story begins with a man aboard the *Virginia Jean*, a Cal 39 yacht, awakening to find water flooding the cabin. Upon venturing onto the deck, he discovers that his boat has rammed into a rogue shipping container, resulting in a significant breach in the hull.

Eight days prior Indian Ocean
2

Damage Control

Realizing the severity of the situation, he lowers the sails in an attempt to mitigate further damage from the heavy container lodged in the hull. While he tries to remove the container using a lever, he finds it too heavy and must devise an alternate strategy.

Shortly after the collision Virginia Jean
3

The Sea Anchor

In a stroke of determination, he retrieves a sea anchor and successfully ties it to the container, allowing him to dislodge it. However, the hole in the hull still poses a massive threat as he struggles to create a patched repair using a resin kit while continuously pumping out water from the cabin.

Day one post-collision Virginia Jean
4

Electronics Failure

After a grueling day of patching and pumping, he discovers that the yacht's navigational and communication systems are irreparably damaged by saltwater. He desperately attempts to fix the radio, but despite rinsing it with fresh water, it fails to function properly.

Day two post-collision Virginia Jean
5

Establishing Routine

By the second night after the collision, his cabin is relatively dry, and he has managed a temporary patch. He begins to ration supplies, developing a makeshift routine that includes enjoyable meals and reading, trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy.

Second night post-collision Virginia Jean
6

Storm on the Horizon

On the third day, while attempting to fix the antenna from the mast, he spots a tropical storm rapidly approaching. Driven by urgency, he secures the boat and prepares for the impending tempest, showcasing both panic and determination.

Third day post-collision Virginia Jean
7

Caught in the Storm

As the storm rages, he struggles to navigate the yacht and ultimately is thrown overboard while trying to hoist the storm jib. In a terrifying moment, the boat capsizes, rolls 180 degrees, and he watches helplessly as it sustains catastrophic damage.

During the storm Indian Ocean
8

Abandoning Ship

Following the capsize, he makes the critical decision to abandon ship and jump into an inflatable life raft. The next morning, with the storm passed, he salvages whatever supplies he can from the sinking yacht before it disappears into the ocean.

The day after the storm Indian Ocean
9

Adrift at Sea

In the life raft, he battles the elements and learns to utilize the sextant to navigate when he realizes he is drifting near major shipping lanes. Unfortunately, he endures more hardship as another storm threatens to capsize his raft.

Days drifting at sea Indian Ocean
10

Fresh Water Woes

As his survival supplies dwindle, he discovers that his fresh water has become contaminated with saltwater. Ingeniously, he builds a solar still from available materials in hope of replenishing his dwindling water supply.

Days adrift Inflatable life raft
11

Shark Encounter

While trying to catch a fish, he encounters a feeding frenzy of sharks that devour his catch before he can reel it in. This adds yet another layer of desperation to his fight for survival as he continues to drift.

Days adrift Indian Ocean
12

Message in a Bottle

On the eighth day, feeling utterly helpless, he writes a farewell letter and places it in a jar, casting it into the ocean as a last resort to reach out for help. That evening, he sees a distant light that rekindles a spark of hope.

Eighth day at sea Indian Ocean
13

Despair Sparked

Deciding against using his last signaling device, he tears pages from his journal to ignite a signal fire, hoping to attract attention. Unfortunately, this fire quickly spirals out of control, devastating his raft and forcing him to plunge into the sea.

Eighth day at sea Indian Ocean
14

A Glimmer of Hope

As he fights through the despair of nearly drowning, his eyes catch sight of the searchlight from an approaching vessel. With sheer determination, he swims towards the light, embracing the hope that rescue might finally be at hand.

Eighth day at sea Indian Ocean
15

The Final Moment

In a dramatic culmination, he reaches out for an outstretched hand from the rescue crew just as the scene fades to white. His struggle for survival against overwhelming odds leaves the audience pondering his fate, ending on an ambiguous note.

Final moments Indian Ocean

Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 22:26

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