Introduction

The video introduces a real-life story that happened on October 13, 1972, where a plane crashes in the Andes Mountains, leaving the 45 people on board stranded. This story has been depicted in the movie "Alive" and is now being retold by director Juan Antonio Bayona in a new Netflix film based on the novel "La sociedad de la nieve" by Pablo Vierci.

The Story Begins

• A rugby team from Uruguay called Old Christians Club is playing a match against their rivals.

• Roberto, one of the players, runs with the ball towards his goal without passing it to his teammates.

• The team celebrates their upcoming trip to Chile to play another match.

Flight to Santiago

The rugby team and other passengers board flight 571 of the Uruguayan Air Force heading to Santiago. They are excited about spending time together until they notice something is wrong during the flight.

Turbulence and Loss of Control

• The plane encounters strong winds and heavy snow as it flies over the Andes Mountains.

• After navigating through mountain passes, the pilots lose control of the aircraft due to turbulence.

• The plane crashes into a mountainside, causing several deaths and injuries among those on board.

Stranded in the Mountains

Survivors find themselves isolated and unable to communicate with anyone after realizing that their pilot has died. They seek refuge inside the wreckage of the plane to survive freezing temperatures.

Desperate Measures for Survival

• With no means of communication or rescue in sight, survivors huddle together inside the plane for warmth.

• They ration food found among belongings of both living and deceased passengers.

• Despite hoping for rescue, they soon realize that search efforts have been abandoned.

Cannibalism for Survival

As days pass and hunger intensifies, moral and religious convictions start to fade. Some survivors reluctantly resort to cannibalism as a means of survival.

Moral Dilemma and Controversial Choices

• Numa and others initially refuse to consider cannibalism, feeling it is disrespectful to the deceased.

• However, as hunger becomes unbearable, some members agree to consume the bodies of the deceased.

• The survivors' moral and religious beliefs gradually erode in the face of extreme circumstances.

Radio Confirmation of Abandoned Rescue Mission

The survivors repair a radio and receive confirmation that rescue missions have been called off. They realize their only hope lies in their unity and a miracle.

Devastating News and Increased Isolation

• Rescuers have officially abandoned the search after weeks without success.

• With dwindling numbers, they face another tragedy when an avalanche buries eight more people, including Javier's girlfriend Liliana.

• Numa manages to escape through a hole in the wreckage but suffers an injury while trying to find help.

Trapped Under Snow

Numa's escape leaves them trapped under a growing pile of snow. While they are protected from the cold inside the plane, their situation becomes increasingly dire.

Escaping Through a Hole and Further Challenges

• Numa climbs out through a hole in the wreckage but injures himself in the process.

• The remaining survivors are now completely trapped under tons of snow.

• Despite being sheltered from the cold, their chances of survival diminish as more snow accumulates.

Journey to Chile

The group decides to embark on a journey through the mountains to reach Chile, their only chance of survival.

Embarking on the Journey

• Numa, Roberto, Nando, and Tinín decide to travel through the mountains to reach Chile.

• Their objective is to find safety and civilization.

• Numa's infected wound forces him to return while motivating the rest of the group to continue.

Finding Hope

The group discovers the tail of the plane, which provides them with food and a potential means of communication.

Discovering the Tail

• After several days of searching, they find the tail of the plane.

• They find more food and a possibility of contacting civilization.

• Attempts to use electricity from the tail for communication fail.

Emotional Blow

The death of Numa due to infection deeply affects the group.

Loss and Consent

• Numa succumbs to his infection before dying.

• He gives consent for his body to be used as food.

• Leaves a note expressing that there is no greater love than sacrificing oneself for friends.

Continuing Towards Help

Three members decide to venture into the unknown in search of assistance.

A New Journey Begins

• On December 12th, three members set out with extra clothing, meat rations, and waterproof material.

• They face challenging weather conditions but manage to reach higher ground.

Encountering a Stranger

Roberto and Nando encounter a man on horseback who eventually leads them back to civilization.

Meeting the Stranger

• While drinking water in the mountains, they encounter a man on horseback.

• Roberto and Nando communicate that they are survivors of the Andes accident.

• The man takes them to his cabin.

News of Survival

Authorities receive news of survivors, leading to their eventual rescue.

Reporting the Survivors

• The Uruguayan authorities receive a message about the survivors.

• Reporters arrive to cover the news and interview the survivors.

Return to Civilization

The group is rescued and returns to civilization, reflecting on their experience.

Rescued but Not Without Baggage

• Helicopters arrive for their rescue, but one member refuses to leave without his suitcase.

• They return to civilization as dirty and overwhelmed heroes.

• They question why some survived while others did not.