Justin Lin’s Last Days portrays missionary’s fatal North Sentinel Island trip

"Last Days," directed by Justin Lin, is a biographical drama based on the true story of John Allen Chau, a 26-year-old American missionary who illegally traveled to North Sentinel Island to evangelize the isolated and fiercely protected Sentinelese tribe. The film, adapted by Ben Ripley from Alex Perry's Outside magazine article, depicts Chau's dangerous journey and the efforts of an Indian detective to prevent him from harming himself or the tribe. Despite warnings and government restrictions, Chau made multiple attempts to contact the tribe before being killed in 2018. The movie stars Sky Yang as Chau, with Radhika Apte, Ken Leung, Naveen Andrews, Toby Wallace, and Ciara Bravo in supporting roles. Premiering at Sundance in January 2025, "Last Days" is set for exclusive theatrical release on October 24, 2025. The film has sparked discussion about Chau's controversial mission, with some viewing it as misguided and dangerous.