The Dive

The Dive (2023)

The Dive begins with two sisters, May and Drew, driving to a breathtaking view of the endless ocean. During their car ride, the two sisters engage in awkward small talk, with Drew showing more interest in getting to know her elder sister, May. On the other hand, May appears quiet and uninterested, even when Drew encourages her to sing along to “Only You” by The Platters, purely for nostalgic reasons. Simultaneously, it becomes apparent that Drew has been staying with their mother, and some past incidents have strained May’s relationship with the family, leading to a sense of distance.
The film establishes the sisters as deep-sea divers planning to dive in a remote location known among divers. As they arrive at a rocky mountainside, comicswum.com the sisters analyze the area, prepare their diving equipment, and descend the steep terrain that takes to the diving spot. Finding a suitable spot, May secures two backup cylinders along with their backpack, which contains items like car keys and mobile phones. While May assembles the diving equipment featuring the latest technology, Drew again tries to initiate a conversation with her sister. However, she only receives concise responses from May based on the interaction. After getting geared up, the sisters finally plunge into the cold water – however, just before entering the water, May tells Drew that she is very lucky.