Five Against the Sea

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Set against the backdrop of a perilous fishing trip off the Costa Rican coast, five fishermen encounter catastrophic challenges after their boat is caught in a violent storm. Stranded at sea in a leaking vessel, they confront relentless dangers, including storms, shark attacks, and internal strife, as they battle starvation and thirst. Their harrowing ordeal stretches into an astonishing 142 days before rescue, highlighting themes of survival, human endurance, and the fragility of life at sea.