Chernobyl: Abyss is directed by Danila Kozlovsky and stars Oksana Akinshina, Filipp Avdeev, and Ravshana Kurkova. The film tells the true story of the three divers who entered the reactor building in order to drain the flooded chambers beneath it, which were threatening to cause a second explosion.
The film also focuses on the personal lives of the three divers, including their families and relationships, and how their heroic actions impacted those around them. The events in Chernobyl: Abyss are based on real-life accounts and interviews with the actual divers, and the filmmakers utilized state-of-the-art technology to recreate the disaster site and capture the atmosphere and emotions of the time.
While the film acknowledges the tragic loss of life and catastrophic environmental impact of the Chernobyl disaster, it ultimately celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of those who risked everything to prevent an even greater catastrophe.