The Impossible
"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.
Directed by J. A. Bayona
Written by: María Belón, Sergio G. Sánchez
Produced by: Belén Atienza, Ghislain Barrois, Álvaro Augustín
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