Two Came Back (1997)

Movie Summary
"Two Came Back", a 1997 drama movie directed by Cock Lowry, is based upon the real-life experience of Deborah Scaling Kiley, whose story was documented in her autobiography, "Albatross". The motion picture illustrates the traumatic journey of 5 young people cast adrift in a 'life or death' circumstance on the Pacific Ocean.

Plot
The movie opens with a young woman named Susan Clarkson (Melissa Joan Hart) who takes up a job to provide a luxury yacht from California to San Diego along with Jason (Jonathan Brandis), Kelly (Susan Walters), Eric (David Gail), and Jake (Jon Pennell). Although at first reluctant, Susan takes the job after Jason, whom she's interested in, persuades her.

On a calm and tranquil sea, the team begins a challenging and harmful journey without any concept of the awful fate that awaits them. The experience becomes a headache when they cruise into a powerful storm that significantly damages their luxury yacht, leaving them stranded in the middle of the ocean. Unable to send a rescue signal due to equipment failure, they discover themselves stranded.

Survival and Despair
For days, they wander in the life raft with nothing but their shared despair to sustain them. The group witnesses dreadful scenes as the severe environment claims the lives of their companions one by one. One team member commits suicide, succumbing to the psychological impacts of being lost at sea, while others succumb to physical disorders arising from the alarming conditions.

Amidst desperation, Susan and Jason lean on each other for assistance. Faced with hunger, dehydration, and worry, their will to live is seriously checked. Encounters with predators in the ocean, consisting of a shark attack, contributes to the widespread tension.

Climax and Resolution
The movie reaches its climax as Susan and Jason, the only survivors, spot a miraculous sight: a ship on the horizon. After much battle, they handle to set off a flare and bring in the attention of the passing boat. They're saved and brought to safety, which communicates the movie's title, "Two Came Back".

Conclusion
In general, "Two Came Back" is a gripping survival-at-sea tale where the lead characters' strength and survival instincts are checked. The movie capitalizes on the elements of human endurance and the fight versus frightening chances, making it a compelling, albeit harrowing, watch.

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