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In Copiapó, Chile, the miners gather for another day of grueling work in the San José mine. The group, including Mario, Álex, and Darío, boards a shuttle bus while expressing their concerns and hopes for their families waiting above ground.

Luis, the shift foreman, raises serious alarm about the mine's safety after discovering signs of instability. Despite Luis's warnings about the dangerous conditions, his boss Castillo refuses to shut the mine down, putting the lives of all the miners at risk.

While working in the Machine Shop 1,700 feet underground, the mine quakes violently, causing a catastrophic collapse. The miners race for safety towards the Refuge but are trapped when the mine's entrance caves in, sealing their fate.

As the miners assess their situation in the Refuge, they realize a massive boulder has blocked their escape. They gather around to discuss their options, with tensions rising among them about the limited supplies and survival strategies.

With dwindling food supplies and tensions escalating, Mario emerges as a leader among the miners. He takes charge of ration distribution, earning the respect of his fellow workers as they face their dire circumstances together.

Above ground, family members of the miners gather at the gates of the mine, desperate for news. Laurence Golborne, the minister of mining, confronts growing anger from families and acknowledges the challenges faced in executing a rescue.

As days pass, the miners struggle with physical and emotional challenges. Yet, a semblance of normalcy returns with makeshift Camp Hope, where their families provide food and education for the children of the trapped miners.

After several failed attempts to reach the miners, engineers André and Laurence devise a new plan to drill toward the trapped workers. This renewed effort kindles hope among both the rescuers and the families waiting above.

A drill finally breaks through to the Refuge on Day 17, allowing for communication with the outside world. The miners hear their families' voices, sparking joy and relief as they relay news of their survival.

As conditions worsen, the miners share resources and try to maintain morale. Mario supports his comrades, but bitterness arises when Edison leads a coup to challenge his leadership, reflecting the strain of their isolation.

With risky conditions noted, the miners agree to a controlled explosion to remove a threatening support beam. This difficult decision represents their hope to finally escape, laced with the fear of what might happen next.

On October 13, 2010, the extraction capsule arrives at the Refuge, signaling that rescue is imminent. Álex goes first, reassuring his fellow miners that they will all make it out together as they wait anxiously for their turns.

One by one, the trapped miners ascend in the extraction capsule, greeted by jubilant cheers from families above. Each miner's emergence from the depths signifies their survival and solidarity as they embrace their loved ones.

In the wake of the rescue, the San José Mining Company escapes accountability for the disaster despite the miners’ ordeal. The deep bond formed among the survivors becomes a lasting legacy of their shared suffering and triumph.