The film is based on the book "Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors" by Piers Paul Read, which chronicles the team's incredible story of survival against all odds. The movie follows the team, led by Marcelo Pérez (played by Enzo Vogrincic), as they embark on a journey to Chile for a rugby match. However, their excitement is short-lived, as their plane crashes in the remote Andes Mountains, leaving them stranded and fighting for their lives.