Yusra, Sarah, and two others jumped into the freezing water and swam for over three and a half hours , stabilizing the boat and pulling it safely to the shores of Lesbos.

Directed by , the film received critical praise (holding an 81% on Rotten Tomatoes ) for its authentic portrayal of the refugee crisis.

Reviewers from Common Sense Media noted that while the film follows some familiar "inspirational biopic" tropes, it remains a "towering feel-good crowd-pleaser" that humanizes a massive geopolitical issue.