The Impossible
- Director: Juan Antonio Bayona
- Writer: Sergio G. Sánchez
- Cast: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Oaklee Pendergast
- Language: English
- Theatrical Release Date: Thu Oct 11 00:00:00 EDT 2012
- Awards: 2013 Academy Awards Best Actress
Tagline: Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.
Synopsis: Based on a true story, The Impossible is the unforgettable account of a family caught in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. True-life terror is tempered by the unexpected displays of compassion and simple kindness this family encounters during the darkest hours of their lives. Starring Naomi Watts, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast and Ewan McGregor. [courtesy of TIFF]
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THE IMPOSSIBLE
Unlike some films that have become critics’ darlings, 'The Impossible' has no pretensions. It isn’t edgy and I don’t think it has a hidden subtext. It’s just a beautifully told, enormously moving story of a family’s experiences during and after the 2004 tsunami...
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