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The Impossible
“Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.”
20127.41h 53m
Overview
In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.
Directed by J. A. Bayona
Written by María Belón, Sergio G. Sánchez
Produced by Belén Atienza, Ghislain Barrois, Álvaro Augustín
Box OfficeBudget: $45.0MRevenue: $198.1M
Top Cast
Naomi Watts
Maria Bennett
Ewan McGregor
Henry Bennett
Tom Holland
Lucas Bennett
Samuel Joslin
Thomas Bennett
Oaklee Pendergast
Simon Bennett
Marta Etura
Simone
Sönke Möhring
Karl Schweber
Geraldine Chaplin
Old Woman
Ploy Jindachote
Caregiver
J
Jomjaoi Sae-Limh
Red Cross Nurse
Themes & Keywords
human vs naturenatural disasterthailandbased on true storytsunamihistorical fictionfamily vacationstruggle for survivalsurvival horrortidal wavecatastropheswept awayseparation from familyboxing daydisaster moviewhitewashingman vs nature
About The Impossible
The Impossible is a drama, thriller, history film released in 2012 exploring themes of human vs nature, natural disaster, thailand, based on true story, tsunami, historical fiction. Directed by J. A. Bayona, it stars Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland. In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.
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