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Thai Cave Rescue

Thai Cave Rescue

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Thai Cave Rescue

7.6

Yr 2022

Status Ended

Drama

Series Brief

Overview

A Thai youth soccer team and their assistant coach are trapped within Tham Luang Cave, prompting a global rescue effort.

Why fans love it

The 2022 miniseries Thai Cave Rescue pivots away from the cinematic spectacle often associated with disaster dramas. Instead, it leans into the procedural reality of a survival scenario that gripped the world. By grounding the narrative in the specific complexities of the operation, the show prioritizes the logistical friction and high-stakes technical difficulties encountered during the weeks spent inside Tham Luang Cave.

Papangkorn Lerkchaleampote leads an ensemble cast that works to convey the claustrophobic tension of the environment. The production keeps its scope precise, focusing on how isolated individuals sustain hope while global teams coordinate outside. This approach trades sensationalism for a steady, technical rhythm that highlights the sheer persistence required when every choice carries a heavy consequence.

Featured Players

Cast 75

Conor Merrigan-Turner

as Lt. Luke Cole

4 episodes

Surapol Poonpiriya

as Kiattisak

3 episodes

Nimit Luksameepong

as Odd

3 episodes

Papangkorn Lerkchaleampote

as Eakapol Jantawong

6 episodes

as Titan

6 episodes

Songpol Kantawong

as Tee

6 episodes

Rattaphoom Nakeesathid

as Note

6 episodes

Thanawut Chetuku

as Adul

6 episodes

Thanaphong Kanthawong

as Dom

6 episodes

Thapanot Huttapasu

as Mark

6 episodes

Thanapat Phungpumkeaw

as Night

6 episodes

Chakkapat Srisat

as Phong

6 episodes

Teeraphat Somkaew

as Biw

6 episodes

Aphisit Yookham

as Nick

6 episodes

Watcharaphol Puangsuwan

as Mix

6 episodes

Thaneth Warakulnukroh

as Narongsak Osottanakorn

6 episodes

Manatsanun Panlertwongskul

as Pim

6 episodes

Urassaya Sperbund

as Kelly Suwannarat

6 episodes

Kasitdet Detwongya

as Coach Nop

3 episodes

as Boon-Nam

2 episodes

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as Night's Mother

6 episodes

Ronnagaoen Sanitprapadsorn

as Biw's Dad

6 episodes

Watthanachai Treedecha

as Titan's Dad

6 episodes

Potchani Yailaor

as Phong's Grandmother

6 episodes

Piyanit Ambavat

as Titan's Mom

5 episodes

as Night's Father

6 episodes

Monthatip Suksopha

as Biw's Mom

6 episodes

Jarunun Phantachat

as Dom's Aunt / Noi

4 episodes

Arisara Wongchalee

as Namhom

6 episodes

Sunon Wachirawarakarn

as Pastor Shin

6 episodes

Dhamawat Suntanaphan

as Intern #1

2 episodes

Ratchanan Augsiriwat

as Intern #2

2 episodes

Mongkol Ngang-Kayan

as Monk

5 episodes

Chatchai Lekchan

as Ram

2 episodes

Noppadol Konthawong

as Guard #2

2 episodes

as Jane

2 episodes

Songklot Chaiwan

as Mix's Dad

6 episodes

Nutjaporn 'Bow' Swasdiprom

as Mix's Mom

6 episodes

as Note's Father

6 episodes

as Nick's Dad

6 episodes

Ratchanok Ketboonruan

as Nick's Mom

6 episodes

Tawatchai Bunnak

as Dom's Dad

3 episodes

Tanapol Chuksrida

as Admiral Apakorn

5 episodes

Roongrot Sangaunsap

as Tle's Father

5 episodes

Kumron Jivachat

as Aran

5 episodes

Somprasong Nilubon

as Mike

5 episodes

Santirat Teerachalangkoon

as Pom

5 episodes

Sutarath Sinnong

as Tee's Mom

5 episodes

Wanlop Saengjoy

as Tee's Dad

5 episodes

Duangjai Hiransri

as Tle's Mom

5 episodes

as Noon

4 episodes

Nick Farnell

as John Volanthen

5 episodes

Christopher Stollery

as Rick Stanton

5 episodes

Krit Trairatana

as Chet

5 episodes

Thanyaphat Pitsittiphan

as Churai

2 episodes

Sawitree Wongjetjai

as Local Journalist #2

2 episodes

Duncan Allan

as Eric Brown

5 episodes

Bjorn Karvquist

as Mikko Paasi

5 episodes

Hataichanok Yoskad

as The Princess

2 episodes

as Maksim Polejaka

5 episodes

as Note's Mom

5 episodes

Stephen Phillips

as Major Charles Hensen

4 episodes

Kenneth Won

as Jirasak

3 episodes

Winai Wiengyanhkul

as Baitoey

4 episodes

Damon Manns

as Msgt. James Nichols

4 episodes

Pope Bustos

as Argentinian Reporter

3 episodes

Vesse Saastamoinen

as Finnish Reporter

2 episodes

Michael G. Selby

as American Reporter

2 episodes

Raphael Andreas Correa Florenciano

as Brazilian Reporter

3 episodes

Gu Jing

as Chinese Reporter

2 episodes

as Elisa Lombardo

3 episodes

Aroon Wanasbodeewong

as Mining Engineer 1

3 episodes

Apikom Keawlaaeid

as Young Soldier

3 episodes

Apisit Saengchan

as Tle

5 episodes

Bloom Varin

as Dr. Bhak Loharjun

6 episodes

Production Board

Crew

First Assistant Director

Chemen A. Ochoa

Executive Producer

Jon M. Chu Michael Russell Gunn Charlie Corwin Dana Ledoux Miller John Logan Pierson John Penotti Tim Coddington Kevin Tancharoen

Special Effects Coordinator

Adam Howarth

Special Effects Supervisor

Adam Howarth

Writer

Michael Russell Gunn Dana Ledoux Miller

Editor

Lisa Grootenboer Chonlasit Upanigkit

Second Assistant Director

Katie Tull

VFX Supervisor

Harrison Marks

Producer

Robert Lamonaca

Music

Susie Benchasil Seiter Austin Wintory

Post Production Producer

Steven N. Bray

Unit Production Manager

Tim Coddington

Production Designer

Jonathan McKinstry

Additional Editing

Justin Li James Patrick

Director

Kevin Tancharoen

Director of Photography

Glen MacPherson Adam Suschitzky

Stunt Coordinator

Todd Bloomer

Costume Designer

Jo Katsaras

Signal Match

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1 shared cast member

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1 shared cast member

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1 shared cast member

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1 shared cast member

Shared Jarunun Phantachat

Master of the House

1 shared cast member

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1 shared cast member

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1 shared crew member

Shared Jon M. Chu

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1 shared crew member

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Roles: Director, Executive Producer

1 shared crew member

Shared Charlie Corwin

Roles: Executive Producer

1 shared crew member

Shared Tim Coddington

Roles: Unit Production Manager

1 shared crew member

Shared Kevin Tancharoen

Roles: Director

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Keyword Cloud

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Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix

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US • CA • UK

Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired: September 22, 2022
Status: Ended
Origin: US
TMDB Votes: 38