“Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.”
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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Cast & Crew
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
Jomjaoi Sae-Limh
Red Cross Nurse
Johan Sundberg
Daniel
Jan Roland Sundberg
Daniel's Father
La-Orng Thongruang
Old Thai Man
Tor Klathaley
Young Thai Man
Douglas Johansson
Mr. Benstrom
Emilio Riccardi
Morten Benstrom
Vorarat Jutakeo
Doctor in Stockroom
Karun Konsaman
Young Nurse in Stockroom
Nicola Harrison
Woman in Charge of Simon and Thomas
John Albasiny
Oliver Tudpole
Gitte Witt
Norwegian Patient
Bruce Blain
American Tourist
Celicia Arnold
American Tourist's Wife
Peter Tuinstra
American Tourist on Orchid Roof
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Reviews & Thoughts
Incredible story with remarkable performances by Naomi Watts and Tom Holland and amazing staging. However, Bayona repeats the same mistakes from other movies like "The Orphanage" when he creates an uneasy situation through some unexplained weird behavior.
Another amazing story based in truth. I think it's called The Impossible because those sets must have been near impossible.
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