The Impossible

(2012)Directed by J. A. Bayona113 min · PG-13Drama, Thriller, History
Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.

A family of five is on holiday in a Thai resort when the Indian Ocean tsunami arrives without warning. Maria Bennett (Naomi Watts) is struck by the water and separated from her husband Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their sons, including Lucas (Tom Holland). J. A. Bayona traces their desperate search for one another in hospitals and refugee camps, following what fractures in a family and what holds it together when survival itself feels uncertain.

Naomi Wattsas Maria Bennett
Ewan McGregoras Henry Bennett
Tom Hollandas Lucas Bennett
Samuel Joslinas Thomas Bennett
Oaklee Pendergastas Simon Bennett
Marta Eturaas Simone
Sönke Möhringas Karl Schweber
Geraldine Chaplinas Old Woman
Ploy Jindachoteas Caregiver
Jomjaoi Sae-Limhas Red Cross Nurse
Johan Sundbergas Daniel
Jan Roland Sundbergas Daniel's Father
La-Orng Thongruangas Old Thai Man
Tor Klathaleyas Young Thai Man
Douglas Johanssonas Mr. Benstrom
Emilio Riccardias Morten Benstrom
Vorarat Jutakeoas Doctor in Stockroom
Karun Konsamanas Young Nurse in Stockroom
NHNicola Harrisonas Woman in Charge of Simon and Thomas
John Albasinyas Oliver Tudpole
Gitte Wittas Norwegian Patient
Bruce Blainas American Tourist
Celicia Arnoldas American Tourist's Wife
Peter Tuinstraas American Tourist on Orchid Roof