Is The Impossible movie a true story?
The Impossible was inspired by the real story of María Belón, who survived the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in Khao Lak, Thailand with her husband Enrique and three kids (Lucas, Simón, and Tomás). For the Tom Holland-starring movie, the real María reportedly worked directly with screenwriter Sergio G.
Where is the family now from the movie The Impossible?
Barcelona
Today, the family from The Impossible is devoted to doing good. The tsunami changed the course of the family’s lives. Now living in Barcelona, 54-year-old Belón continues to work as a doctor, and is an advocate for tsunami survivors and a motivational speaker.
Did María Belón recover?
Q: Did you recover from your leg injury? Belon: No. I’ve only got half my leg but it is the most beautiful leg on earth. My whole body is full of scars but I would say it’s beautiful.
Did Tom Holland play The Impossible?
Naomi Watts Says She Is ‘So Happy’ for Her The Impossible Son Tom Holland’s ‘Outstanding Career’ Naomi Watts is proud of Tom Holland’s growth as a movie star. The actress played Holland’s mom in 2012’s The Impossible, a drama about a family on vacation in Thailand when the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami happened.
Was Tom Holland in the tsunami?
It is based on the experience of María Belón and her family in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It features an international cast including Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor and Tom Holland in his film debut.
How old was Tom Holland shooting The Impossible?
14 years old
The Impossible was Tom Holland’s first film and ultimately became his breakout role. At only 14 years old during filming, he did an incredible job of carrying most of the scenes in the film, many of which have little dialogue.
What was Maria coughing up in The Impossible?
The film is called The Impossible and is based on the account of Maria Belton, a survivor of the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004. The vomit is the debris and organic matter that Belton swallowed during her underwater ordeal (“Actually just a piece of string and blackberry jam on-set,” Watts says).
What happened to the Bennett family from the movie The Impossible?
Miraculously, all five family members survived. Against all odds, the family managed to reunite. “I’m here because I was so lucky, but there were many, many others who were not so lucky,” Tomas said in 2016 during an interview with the UN on World Tsunami Day.