Inspired by the true story of a family’s
experiences during the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. Henry and Maria live in Japan with their three sons, they go
on a family Christmas vacation to a nice resort on the coastline. Just as they begin to settle in and
enjoy themselves at the pool, their lives are changed in an instant by a wall
of water. Maria and the oldest
son, Lucas are swept away together but they don’t know what has happened to
Henry and the two younger boys.
Since this film was “inspired” by a true
story, I checked the details about the real family and this film is true with
only minor differences from the actual story. I found this very real and you are drawn into the mental and
physical struggles of the parents, children and others involved in the
disaster. The medical facilities
are stretched to their limits and the local area is desperately trying to
reunite relatives. 4* (I really
liked this movie)
114 min, Drama directed by Juan Antonio Bayona with
Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Geraldine Chaplin, Samuel Joslin,
Oaklee Pendergast.
Note:
Blockbuster 4*, imdb 7.6 out of 10, 81% critic 85% audience on Rotten
Tomatoes.
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