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The Impossible

9 Sep 2012 1h 53min 12A 7.4/10 (6,931) EN

“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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Director
J. A. Bayona
Writer
Sergio G. Sánchez
Music
Fernando Velázquez
Cinematography
Óscar Faura
Editing
Elena Ruiz, Bernat Vilaplana
Producer
Belén Atienza, Ghislain Barrois, Álvaro Augustín
Countries
United States, Spain

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
J
Johan Sundberg Daniel
J
Jan Roland Sundberg Daniel's Father
L
La-Orng Thongruang Old Thai Man
T
Tor Klathaley Young Thai Man
Douglas Johansson Mr. Benstrom
E
Emilio Riccardi Morten Benstrom
V
Vorarat Jutakeo Doctor in Stockroom
K
Karun Konsaman Young Nurse in Stockroom
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Nicola Harrison Woman in Charge of Simon and Thomas
John Albasiny Oliver Tudpole

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