The film was so emotional knowing that it was based on a true story, its so sad they had to go through that but i'm glad that they are all together again
Yeah I agreed with these comment too ..I just watched only later than now following it's ending yet I need add a comment. The Impossible film..i add to comment there's not enough of the resort or government quick approached to verify so many tourist victims of their own. Like this one family survived !
Just saw it now and it was a masterpiece. Not sure why they portrayed everyone as blond and English when Maria obviously isn't, despite her excellent grasp of English. Would love to know the reasoning behind that decision.
@@seer1623 Yes, I felt the same. They portrayed the family who the film is based on as an entire different race/ethnicity. I can only equate it to racism/ privilege in the film industry.
@@seer1623 maria said that she didn’t want the story to be about race or color, she didn’t even want to say her nationality, get over it ppl, my god! After everything that happened, you still care who does the film? Unbelievable!
Saw it when it came out but yes thank you NF for the rewatch! Wow...the second time is so much more powerful... I think especially now when we value our family, friends and LIFE so very much more
Fax. I remember the story from long ago. I just didn’t know this family was apart of it. We use to watch the videos on TH-cam where you could see it coming in, and people on the beach were just watching it. There was nothing to do, and you would see people in their last moments.
To be fair she’s a doctor she’s got a whole different mentality then most of us but yea I mean I think 98% of us would help anyone after a devastating event like this at least in the first few days it’s proven if you don’t aid humans in conditions like this that’s when they some family get nasty
And now we see why Tom Holland is SUCH a phenomenal actor- Everyone in this film truly blessed the real humans that they are portraying but Tom..... I stand in awe
I cried several times watching this. That gaping hole in her leg, have mercy that was so hard to see. I loved how Lucas handled the unfortunate situation by helping others. It was also touching to see the middle brother take on the leadership role for the youngest of the brothers. God bless them all
Let's make something clear: The Tsunami was a big tragedy of proportions beyond comprehension.... around 300,000 people lost their lives and so many other were somehow destroyed physically, emotionally, economically or all together. So, in that context, facing such a terrible event and surviving it, not only yourself but all your family - 3 little kids from ages 5 to 10 involved - is a real blessing! And is sometimes in those dark moments when humans are able to show some.... humanity. Regards!
Maria doesn’t claim bravery, but she is a avery strong woman. And Naomi really nailed it. Brilliant intuitive performance. I live in Thailand and the 2004 Tsunami still haunts the Thai people’s collective psyche. Like a 9/11 from nature.
This interview went above and beyond a movie review. I was deeply affected and nourished by both the conversation and the interviewer's questions. Thank you Maria for being who you are and also thanks to the interviewer who knew which questions were important to ask. I hope a lot more people see this video......
@@Sarah-rm4nmHow did you come to that conclusion with that comment???? No one said anything about smart people living and other people dying because they weren't. The comment said she lived because she was smart, meaning she knew what to do because she had training. It's perfectly logical that a doctor would have skills and reasoning in this situation. That does not mean someone thinks it's okay for others to die.
I agree - Naomi is an incredible actress and I am totally "In" the movie whenever she acts :) She made this movie 10 times more believable and real than anyone else I feel
Anyone else except & including Tom Holland, who played Lucas, His performance was outstandingly brilliant 👏👌👍. Unless you were referring only to Ms Watts role as an Actress only. I wasn't sure about the meaning and context of your message.
@@fay-amieaspen6046 I was just commenting on how impactful her job was in that film. Of course Lucas was amazing also. But she was the one that made e feel I was there 🙏😍
I am struck by this woman's presence, her description of being at once human, ordinary and weak while being strong, genuine and in the moment with what is happening. I have seen the film several times and am happy that she sees Naomi in the same way as I, genuine, unique in her portrayals, and always becoming a different person in her characterization. Maria is an example of what it is to be divinely human. I could call her "Every Woman," but in reality, the parts of herself that she owns and then shares of herself are exemplary and far above average, both in the telling of her story and in her clear recognition that she is telling every humans tale of pain, suffering, fear and survival. I have often said that Naomi Watts is by far the most underrated actor in Hollywood and Maris is equally underrated in her determination to share her true story for the good of all. I take my hat off to both of them. Thank you, Maria and Naomi for bringing this true account for us all to feel. The line which has stayed with me most is in the scene where Maria and her son hear the cries of a young boy. Her son says they have to move on but Maria/Naomi say, 'We have to [help him] even if its the last thing we do." I can say with deep respect for Maria that even in all her pain and fear, she never lost her humanity.
1st I watched Society of the Snow and then this movie 😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕 Tom Holland and J. A. Bayona...you all have done a fantastic job with bringing both stories to life 💐👏🏾💐👏🏾💐👏🏾💐👏🏾
I watched the CNN transmission for the whole day when the tsunami hit and I still remember the scenes, 14 years after. I cannot imagine what Maria must see in her memories and dreams. I do not tend to shed a tear for any movie, but this one was so touching that I could not suspend my tears on many scenes. The scene with women in the village helping Maria to dress was one of the most moving scenes because it showed the humanity in its basic form, pure empathy, thus I think that Naomi needed to feel a real Maria for being able to transfer that so perfectly in her act.
I really like how during the movie no one cared about what ethnicity or nationality you were, you were just human. I like how that older man helped her and all the Thai people in the village that got her to the hospital. It's very sad what happened, but moments like this are so hearwarming.
Then why did they whitewash the film and not have actual Spanish people as actors in the film….like based off of the real family who experienced the tragedy.
I watched this movie the year it came out in 2012, I had no kids at the time. Watched it again in 2023 as a mother with 3 boys the exact same ages as in the movie it was excruciating. I literally couldn’t stop crying 😭
This film just dropped in Netflix. Wow. I remember back in 2004 seeing the real youtube videos of those making it and those not making it. Indeed a tragedy. I am sure Maria is an excellent motivational speaker. Seeing how our world is today with it's senseless wars, these stories of survival are an inspiration.
Lying in pain unable to sleep, this gave me the strength to stop sobbing and not give in to the pain. I looked her up especially. If she can push through pain and come out strong with her whole family so can any of us. I'm so glad she told her story.
The whole movie sounded honestly true. I like your sense of fatality, of acceptance of humility. I loved the fact that you didn't want to talk about citizenships. I like the fact that you admit to be a tough mom to your kids. I was taken back to 2004 when from the other side of the world I was watching aghast to the whole tragedy and I must admit that since then I have some difficulties letting my two sons traveling without us... I think, you helped me to let go. Thank You.
I just watched this movie on Netflix and it’s so sad I was about to cry, I can’t believe this is a true story, I hope the best for their family and rip to all that died (thank you for the likes i have never had this many before)
A working commerad from my company were there in Thailand in 2004 when the tsunami hit. He helped a young Thai woman survive in the flood waves and they both survived. They fell for each other and got married afterwards. They moved to our country and live together here in Norway in a nearby town. Another collegue from my job had planned to go there - but chose to wait till after Christmas because he wanted to save money and relax when there were fewer people around. My oldest brother bought a house that belonged to a family that were spending their holyday in Thailand. The whole family got wiped out by the tsunami - all died ! It really is incredible how many people around the world that were inflicted by this disaster !
It was very emotional for me. As soon as Maria was hit by that wave and her eldest son called out to her, I cried for them. Then I worried about her two other boys and her husband searching for Maria and their eldest son… and when the boys found each other… and then this beautiful family were together again… what a fantastic movie and amazing family!!! Excellent movie!
That is very true about the Thai people, they are the nicest, most polite and most accepting people. I have been to Thailand many times and all my experiences there were lovely and fond memories!!!
This story blew my mind. I can’t, as a mother understand how I’d cope with such helplessness in regards to my family. I would be thinking about everyone else, not myself....just like this amazing mother. Most of us would! I hope & pray I’ll have this woman’s strength in such an impossible situation.
I just watched the movie last night as the first time. After knowing that it was based on true story, I really wanted to know you and your family. You are such a strong woman and great mother. I felt the pain along with you while watching this movie. It reminded me of those old days that Tsunami happened in my country. We were completely shocked as it was the first time of our life time. As a Thai citizen, I was so sad about what happened there especially to all tourists affected by that disaster and couldn't go home. I was deeply grieved with the loss of every family. One big thing I learnt from your story is "be patient and never give up". I wish you and your family all the best.
I really enjoyed the movie, it was so emotionally raw and I am glad to hear it didn't stray from the truth unlike so many other Hollywood adaptions of true stories. It had me in tears most of the way through because of the family's strength for survival.
Her story is just a miracle and I’m glad in all those real story based movies there is one movie with a happy ending! Sending prayers to all people who have lost loved ones because of the tsunami in 2004 ❤
This movie was so we'll made. I cried the entire movie. I can't even imagine how hard, scary this situation was. I can't even imagine my life without my kids, to even think my children are in pain or alone, wow just wow is overwhelming. God bless all the survivors and those whos family mourn the loss of family and friends.
My husband and I watched that movie together. The strength that family had to have. I would have lost my grip had it been me. Cried like a little girl when they were all reunited.
The film has changed a lot in me . I've traveled to countries which had the Tsunami before and it was very scary for me every time I remember the film , this film is the 2nd emotional film I've ever watch after the Titanic , I hope I watch it again sooner cuz the last time I watched it was 2013 .
Everything in this woman said during this interview is absolutely true and amazing. It's so refreshing and emotional. She's just so grounded, but not so grounded that she's lost side of emotion. I think Maria might be my new hero.
I saw this film today with my 14 yr. old son on a plane back from vacation in Puerto Rico. It made me appreciate life and my family and realize that tomorrows are never promised or guaranteed. Of the almost 240,000 people killed by the Tsunami, it was heartwarming that although so many weren't spared grief and death, her family survived in tact.
She has an incredible personality. God bless her soul. I saw the movie and it was extremely touching and heart breaking yet heart warming at the same time. :(
not only shes wonderful and gives a deep message behind her answers when answering the interviewer's questions, about time an interviewer takes this seirously compared to other interviewers who don't as wise questions. Kudos to her lol
I watched this movie the second time after I had been in a near-fatal car accident... I can't tell you how much it moved me. I could relate to Maria so well, because I too thought I was going to die. Having to wake up in that car wreck and realize something serious has happened was a horrifying shock. One moment you are fine and the next your world is falling apart and you just need to survive. I didn't know how bad my injuries were, my glasses were gone and I was basically blind. By some miracle I could move my feet and hands and managed to drag myself out of that car. Then I saw blood on the ground and for a moment I jut cried out, because I thought the blood was coming from my nose. Right then my only wish was to see my family and boyfriend one more time. Nothing else mattered. Nothing else. Then I got up to my feet and yelled and waved for help. The next thing I remember is I am being put to a hospital bed in the ambulance and I can hear the nurses talking whether they should put on the emergency lights and make it fast. The other one says it should be okay without. All the while I just lie there on the bed staring at the ceiling when all my body hurts. I kept testing my legs and wondering how the hell they are still moving and I feel how lucky I am, because I know the crash was bad. I think I could have been dead for an hour already, but then I need to think of something else. In the hospital I see the doctors faces above me and I hope everything will be ok. They check my spine and tell me my spine is okay... I sigh out of relief. They leave me for some time, but I cannot rest. I just want to call my boyfriend, but my phone is broken. A nurse gives me a hospital phone and I call my dad, because his number is the only number I can remember. I tell him to tell my bf that I am okay. Then I just lie there and feel my body hurting like I have fallen from a tower to the pavement. The doctor comes back and tells me I might have a broken rib and that I have a concussion, but other than that I am fine and I can't believe my ears. I then go to the toilet and when I watch my face it is covered in blood and I understand why ppl have watched me weirdly. After a few hours a taxi takes me home, where my bf waits for me. The instant I see him I just rush to hug him like I never want to let him go as tears fall from my eyes. I was so happy... Later that day I saw my parents and I hugged both of them. I couldn't believe I was able to do it. That I was so lucky out of all those people, who were in the same situation as me... I still cannot believe it. It was a miracle. The car looked really bad. Seeing it made me want to throw up... If there had been someone with me on the front seat, they would not have made it and thinking about that was a nightmare. I cannot tell how blessed and lucky and happy I feel that I am alive.
I’ve dreamt of Tsunamis too . I didn’t think they were possible . What an incredible story . It was so tastefully done just a beautiful film . Thank you for sharing I’ve always wondered about the families that went on vacation there . The film really makes you feel like you are there
For many years (10 or 15) I've had a dream of me standing on a cliff watching a massive wave heading toward the shore. The details of the dream a patchy but I had the same identical dream randomly throughout my adult life. I felt safe, but a over powering sadness I could never explain. I've not had the dream since 2004.
Same Dream myself. Wave standing on the shore. N standing n holding my children all to me n a rope to tie them last moment n digging my feet in the sand as the wave washed over us. Then some people calling out n their hands trying to pull us up to the top floors. I have all this children n giving them to be rescued as we are in the water.. Chaos n suffering. Goshh. Yeah I am afraid to be on the shore. N I totally love the Beach on cold weather. Realized I am not on my cell opps. Im Maria too.
"We were just human beings" This really comes out in the film. It really was a human story. It's sad that it takes a disaster to bring that out in us all sometimes!
This global event affected so many people in painfully, beyond human comprehensive ways. Even during enormous tragedy, small glimpses of hope, human connection, and compassion shine through. Telling these stories publicly allows people to know it exists.
This movie made tears ran down my face. weather people believe the story or not, these are things that happens everyday and only the lucky survive and get to tell their story. . Very very good Job they did with this movie!!!!
Was unaware of this story until just last night when I watched the film. Of course I remember watching all the news accounts in 2004 and the emotion of knowing my fellow human beings were dying and suffering, but this interview crushed me. Amazing after more than 15 years. When I saw Maria reliving that event whilst being interviewed I felt the same pain and sadness I saw on her face. God bless all those affected by this disaster and others. The very next year Katrina decimated New Orleans. We live on a violent but beautiful planet. Be kind, humble and help others whenever possible. That is the lesson this teaches.
Watched this today and when the little brothers ran up to the eldest son i cried like a baby . Im a mum of boys and that scene has made me hug my boys today . Who cates about the little stuff that doesnt matter 😊😊😊😊
I, like too many of my coworkers, are alone right now (either at home or in hospital) dealing with the uncertainty of our diagnoses of COVID-19. This story, this movie has helped eliminate the feeling of being "alone." We are all fighting this together and we are here for each other.
I think I’ve watched this movie like 5 times and each time I cry. It’s my favorite movie. It’s amazing and heartwarming I’m glad they’re all together again
Just watched the film having aa tusami day on TH-cam.. I was so shouting for you to get up outa that water at the end where your kid sleeps.. Brilliant and glad u made it
Such an amazing and inspiring family story and really God works in a mysterious ways in our lives...God uses them as an inspiration to others their names itself (Maria, Lucas, Simon & Thomas) speaks God's discipleship! May God bless them!
As goozeer1able said: Its not an act of God they are alive, its because of their own strengths. They fight to survive they don't sit down and pray and wait for God to save them. Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything God will do nothing for u. And how can it be a blessing from God if they are not religious? It says in the Bible if you don't believe you go to hell, why would he then help them?
Mareli Jumao-as-Paylado "God uses them as an inspiration " So what did God use those ripped apart children for? Ah i get it, they were all bad, and God sent his Wrath of Noa upon them.... Please i really would like your explination on what your God was thinking at the time. Testing the faith of those parents who lost this children?
Who can watch this Movie and not cry so hysterically through almost all of it. I’m sure everyone has searched her out and this video after watching the Movie. I prayed so many times in between crying. This family is such a blessing. Turned their tragedy to triumph. I would love to meet her and tell her how much her and her family story of survival. It’s crazy how she kind of sense this was coming. God preparers us for our battles and test in life. I kn
My gosh this movie brought me to tears so many scenes. Had to stop myself from crying again when she told the part about it raining on set. So deep. RIP to the lives lost 😪. So happy the family found each other. Such an emotional movie, every single part of it
I felt every second on this movie, every emotions all pain sadness and happiness… all this emotions was so mixed… like this big tsunami wave… very touching human beings… this film is about our hearts like we truly deeply are… but we keep forgetting about ourselves us… thank you Bennett family for say us this beautiful full of pain full of suffering full of lost full of hope full of happiness and crying story. All you, film producer, actors and we, who watched this film,we all connected with the energy of our heart and I thank you for that. Lukasz xxx P.S. no matter who I am. No matter where I am from. Matter is we feel…
Everyone should watch this movie of humanity and kindness. As racism rises all over the world, the people who selflessly helped others to safety where unsung heros. This is one of the best movies I've ever seen.
What a well-spoken, intelligent woman. I love what she had to say, esp. talking about how she is not brave. That "living is not a choice." I couldn't agree more, and I hate it when people act like you can "beat" fatal illness, etc. if you're just strong enough. I actually lived in Spain in 2006. Wish the fates had allowed me to meet her somehow.
The movie is incredible. One of my favorites. This woman and her families story is so important. It shows that when humanity comes together, anything is possible. It also shows that diligence and consistency never goes unrewarded.
The film was so emotional knowing that it was based on a true story, its so sad they had to go through that but i'm glad that they are all together again
Yeah I agreed with these comment too ..I just watched only later than now following it's ending yet I need add a comment. The Impossible film..i add to comment there's not enough of the resort or government quick approached to verify so many tourist victims of their own. Like this one family survived !
230k people died that day worst day of all mindkind
Just saw it now and it was a masterpiece. Not sure why they portrayed everyone as blond and English when Maria obviously isn't, despite her excellent grasp of English. Would love to know the reasoning behind that decision.
@@seer1623 Yes, I felt the same. They portrayed the family who the film is based on as an entire different race/ethnicity. I can only equate it to racism/ privilege in the film industry.
@@seer1623 maria said that she didn’t want the story to be about race or color, she didn’t even want to say her nationality, get over it ppl, my god! After everything that happened, you still care who does the film? Unbelievable!
Who here because they seen it in the top 10 in Netflix ?
Saaaaame
Yep
Yesss
Saw it when it came out but yes thank you NF for the rewatch! Wow...the second time is so much more powerful... I think especially now when we value our family, friends and LIFE so very much more
Fax. I remember the story from long ago. I just didn’t know this family was apart of it. We use to watch the videos on TH-cam where you could see it coming in, and people on the beach were just watching it. There was nothing to do, and you would see people in their last moments.
i've seen the movie 4 times and 4 times I cried like a baby
Haha same don't feel bad doesn't it make you feel lucky? I laterally cried like my 1 year old cousin
Brave woman and open minded thru she explained her story it’s a good example for everyone if we facing the unexpected disaster.
MsKiwioz i just watched it today and i cried badly.
I just watched it, the movie touched me but I didn’t cry, I can never cry when watching sad movies idk why lol
MsKiwioz me too
it's Lucas that i really adore, he's so brave and gentle
Lucas is my favourite.
Couldn’t stand the little smart alleck at first but hardship can make a kid grow up fast, and the little guy grew on me
will hes the oldest the oldest has to be strong
Amazing actor and portrayal of an amazing young man!!
Simon is my favorite, he was an incredibly cute little boy. I loved when he met with his dad in the building with the roof open.
One thing I learned from the movie "helping the others even in times of crisis and danger"
I totally agree.
@@yellow_three agreed
Yes!!"100%
To be fair she’s a doctor she’s got a whole different mentality then most of us but yea I mean I think 98% of us would help anyone after a devastating event like this at least in the first few days it’s proven if you don’t aid humans in conditions like this that’s when they some family get nasty
Yes I think them helping that baby brought her other kids and husband back to her ❤️
love this movie made me realize how lucky i am...
ME TOO! I FELT SO GUILTY
@@troymiller5739 same
Few movies can bring my husband to tears. This story touched both of us. What a miraculous story of survival, courage, and family love.
Agreed 💯💯👏🏽👏🏽
Probably he thought his family in such a case.
You would enjoy the movie lion too both are very emotional but movies that must be seen
And now we see why Tom Holland is SUCH a phenomenal actor- Everyone in this film truly blessed the real humans that they are portraying but Tom..... I stand in awe
For me it was Naomi but Tom also did a good job.
I agree. Tom Holland even as a kid gave an exceptional acting skill.
Naomi actually said, for her, working with Tom was one of the best parts of making the film.
(I can’t remember which interview though)
Couldn’t agree more
Tom is way better here before the whole MCU universe casting him as Spiderman
I cried so much during this film. I felt like it was me and my kids.
I cried several times watching this. That gaping hole in her leg, have mercy that was so hard to see.
I loved how Lucas handled the unfortunate situation by helping others. It was also touching to see the middle brother take on the leadership role for the youngest of the brothers. God bless them all
where did you see her leg?
She's such a brave and strong woman! She's truly my hero! She's so beautiful inside and out.
There is something so poetic and profound to the way she speaks.
I really enjoyed her wisdom.
Thanks for posting
Let's make something clear: The Tsunami was a big tragedy of proportions beyond comprehension.... around 300,000 people lost their lives and so many other were somehow destroyed physically, emotionally, economically or all together. So, in that context, facing such a terrible event and surviving it, not only yourself but all your family - 3 little kids from ages 5 to 10 involved - is a real blessing! And is sometimes in those dark moments when humans are able to show some.... humanity. Regards!
Omg I just couldn't imagine. I cried and screamed thru out the whole damn movie...
Omg sameeee
Is it still on Netflix?
@@phillipsmom6252 yes
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It's so amazing that the whole family ended up finding each other, that is one miracle!
this movie made me cry like a baby
your very pretty.yes very sad story
Maria doesn’t claim bravery, but she is a avery strong woman. And Naomi really nailed it. Brilliant intuitive performance. I live in Thailand and the 2004 Tsunami still haunts the Thai people’s collective psyche. Like a 9/11 from nature.
This interview went above and beyond a movie review. I was deeply affected and nourished by both the conversation and the interviewer's questions. Thank you Maria for being who you are and also thanks to the interviewer who knew which questions were important to ask. I hope a lot more people see this video......
I second everything you said. Excellent interview.....
Watching this movie as a mother, especially a mother of boys, was excruciating
She is a smart lady, I like her
Thats why she is alive today , using the brain is important even during disasters.
@@bardo0007 🤦🏼♀️ And people who are not that smart had to die?
@@Sarah-rm4nm bro, stupid response.
@@Sarah-rm4nmHow did you come to that conclusion with that comment???? No one said anything about smart people living and other people dying because they weren't. The comment said she lived because she was smart, meaning she knew what to do because she had training. It's perfectly logical that a doctor would have skills and reasoning in this situation. That does not mean someone thinks it's okay for others to die.
I agree - Naomi is an incredible actress and I am totally "In" the movie whenever she acts :) She made this movie 10 times more believable and real than anyone else I feel
Anyone else except & including Tom Holland, who played Lucas, His performance was outstandingly brilliant 👏👌👍. Unless you were referring only to Ms Watts role as an Actress only. I wasn't sure about the meaning and context of your message.
@@fay-amieaspen6046 I was just commenting on how impactful her job was in that film. Of course Lucas was amazing also. But she was the one that made e feel I was there 🙏😍
She is physically beautiful, and her English is beautiful as well as her story.
I am struck by this woman's presence, her description of being at once human, ordinary and weak while being strong, genuine and in the moment with what is happening. I have seen the film several times and am happy that she sees Naomi in the same way as I, genuine, unique in her portrayals, and always becoming a different person in her characterization. Maria is an example of what it is to be divinely human. I could call her "Every Woman," but in reality, the parts of herself that she owns and then shares of herself are exemplary and far above average, both in the telling of her story and in her clear recognition that she is telling every humans tale of pain, suffering, fear and survival. I have often said that Naomi Watts is by far the most underrated actor in Hollywood and Maris is equally underrated in her determination to share her true story for the good of all. I take my hat off to both of them. Thank you, Maria and Naomi for bringing this true account for us all to feel.
The line which has stayed with me most is in the scene where Maria and her son hear the cries of a young boy. Her son says they have to move on but Maria/Naomi say, 'We have to [help him] even if its the last thing we do." I can say with deep respect for Maria that even in all her pain and fear, she never lost her humanity.
The movie made me cry 😢. Especially when Lukeas saw his brothers.
Me too. That part was the most touchy for me.
Agreed!!
1st I watched Society of the Snow and then this movie 😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕😭💕
Tom Holland and J. A. Bayona...you all have done a fantastic job with bringing both stories to life 💐👏🏾💐👏🏾💐👏🏾💐👏🏾
I barely saw the movie today, for the first time EVER!!! This movie broke my heart.
Maria, you are the kind of person that everyone would want to meet and be friends with.
I salute Maria and her family. This was an incredible movie.
I watched the CNN transmission for the whole day when the tsunami hit and I still remember the scenes, 14 years after. I cannot imagine what Maria must see in her memories and dreams. I do not tend to shed a tear for any movie, but this one was so touching that I could not suspend my tears on many scenes. The scene with women in the village helping Maria to dress was one of the most moving scenes because it showed the humanity in its basic form, pure empathy, thus I think that Naomi needed to feel a real Maria for being able to transfer that so perfectly in her act.
What an amazing woman, I can't even begin to imagine how much she's been through, how absolutely inspiring!
She is a lovely person. Very gracious. I love what she says. It's about humanity, not about a nationality or a skin color. Beautiful
I really like how during the movie no one cared about what ethnicity or nationality you were, you were just human. I like how that older man helped her and all the Thai people in the village that got her to the hospital. It's very sad what happened, but moments like this are so hearwarming.
Then why did they whitewash the film and not have actual Spanish people as actors in the film….like based off of the real family who experienced the tragedy.
I watched this movie the year it came out in 2012, I had no kids at the time. Watched it again in 2023 as a mother with 3 boys the exact same ages as in the movie it was excruciating. I literally couldn’t stop crying 😭
I just finished watching the movie…and wow…..🥺😢😞
This film just dropped in Netflix. Wow. I remember back in 2004 seeing the real youtube videos of those making it and those not making it. Indeed a tragedy. I am sure Maria is an excellent motivational speaker. Seeing how our world is today with it's senseless wars, these stories of survival are an inspiration.
We just watched this too on Netflix. Bawling and feeling the raw pain of all of the people. Incredible story.
I loved how she said and taught Lucas, even if it's the last thing we do, we're getting that boy (Daniel).
Lying in pain unable to sleep, this gave me the strength to stop sobbing and not give in to the pain.
I looked her up especially.
If she can push through pain and come out strong with her whole family so can any of us.
I'm so glad she told her story.
The whole movie sounded honestly true. I like your sense of fatality, of acceptance of humility. I loved the fact that you didn't want to talk about citizenships. I like the fact that you admit to be a tough mom to your kids. I was taken back to 2004 when from the other side of the world I was watching aghast to the whole tragedy and I must admit that since then I have some difficulties letting my two sons traveling without us... I think, you helped me to let go. Thank You.
What are you saying that this was not true well it is
I just watched this movie on Netflix and it’s so sad I was about to cry, I can’t believe this is a true story, I hope the best for their family and rip to all that died (thank you for the likes i have never had this many before)
A working commerad from my company were there in Thailand in 2004 when the tsunami hit.
He helped a young Thai woman survive in the flood waves and they both survived.
They fell for each other and got married afterwards. They moved to our country and live together
here in Norway in a nearby town.
Another collegue from my job had planned to go there - but chose to wait till after Christmas
because he wanted to save money and relax when there were fewer people around.
My oldest brother bought a house that belonged to a family that were spending their holyday in Thailand. The whole family got wiped out by the tsunami - all died !
It really is incredible how many people around the world that were inflicted by this disaster !
aw sad the family die😢 R.I.P to all those beautiful souls
It was very emotional for me. As soon as Maria was hit by that wave and her eldest son called out to her, I cried for them. Then I worried about her two other boys and her husband searching for Maria and their eldest son… and when the boys found each other… and then this beautiful family were together again… what a fantastic movie and amazing family!!! Excellent movie!
That is very true about the Thai people, they are the nicest, most polite and most accepting people. I have been to Thailand many times and all my experiences there were lovely and fond memories!!!
As a Japanese. Yoùng thai girl help me from siñkiñg iñ tsuñami iñ Phuket
Her ñame is Fah
the most emotional film I've ever watched such a brave family , never take anything for granted xxxxx
What a hero, thanks for sharing your story.
Maria is strong, sensitive & family truth❤
This story blew my mind. I can’t, as a mother understand how I’d cope with such helplessness in regards to my family. I would be thinking about everyone else, not myself....just like this amazing mother. Most of us would! I hope & pray I’ll have this woman’s strength in such an impossible situation.
who is watching this video after movie on Netflix in 2020 😍
The film was amazing, so humbling.
I just watched the movie last night as the first time. After knowing that it was based on true story, I really wanted to know you and your family. You are such a strong woman and great mother. I felt the pain along with you while watching this movie. It reminded me of those old days that Tsunami happened in my country. We were completely shocked as it was the first time of our life time. As a Thai citizen, I was so sad about what happened there especially to all tourists affected by that disaster and couldn't go home. I was deeply grieved with the loss of every family. One big thing I learnt from your story is "be patient and never give up". I wish you and your family all the best.
I just watched this movie today by Netflix recommendatiom.
It touched me the relationship between a mother and son.
I CRIED.
It was a great movie.
I really enjoyed the movie, it was so emotionally raw and I am glad to hear it didn't stray from the truth unlike so many other Hollywood adaptions of true stories. It had me in tears most of the way through because of the family's strength for survival.
Her story is just a miracle and I’m glad in all those real story based movies there is one movie with a happy ending! Sending prayers to all people who have lost loved ones because of the tsunami in 2004 ❤
This movie was so we'll made. I cried the entire movie. I can't even imagine how hard, scary this situation was. I can't even imagine my life without my kids, to even think my children are in pain or alone, wow just wow is overwhelming. God bless all the survivors and those whos family mourn the loss of family and friends.
I was really touched by the movie, great film. Thankful, the whole family are still together☝️
My husband and I watched that movie together. The strength that family had to have. I would have lost my grip had it been me. Cried like a little girl when they were all reunited.
The film has changed a lot in me .
I've traveled to countries which had the Tsunami before and it was very scary for me every time I remember the film , this film is the 2nd emotional film I've ever watch after the Titanic , I hope I watch it again sooner cuz the last time I watched it was 2013 .
i just saw the movie last night on Netflix and its suspence from beginning to end, i felt like i was getting dragged by the water.
Everything in this woman said during this interview is absolutely true and amazing. It's so refreshing and emotional. She's just so grounded, but not so grounded that she's lost side of emotion. I think Maria might be my new hero.
I saw this film today with my 14 yr. old son on a plane back from vacation in Puerto Rico. It made me appreciate life and my family and realize that tomorrows are never promised or guaranteed. Of the almost 240,000 people killed by the Tsunami, it was heartwarming that although so many weren't spared grief and death, her family survived in tact.
I've watched the movie more than 10 times and I still cry like a baby every time
EVERY DANG TIME
She has an incredible personality.
God bless her soul.
I saw the movie and it was extremely touching and heart breaking yet heart warming at the same time. :(
not only shes wonderful and gives a deep message behind her answers when answering the interviewer's questions, about time an interviewer takes this seirously compared to other interviewers who don't as wise questions. Kudos to her lol
I watched this movie the second time after I had been in a near-fatal car accident... I can't tell you how much it moved me. I could relate to Maria so well, because I too thought I was going to die. Having to wake up in that car wreck and realize something serious has happened was a horrifying shock. One moment you are fine and the next your world is falling apart and you just need to survive. I didn't know how bad my injuries were, my glasses were gone and I was basically blind. By some miracle I could move my feet and hands and managed to drag myself out of that car. Then I saw blood on the ground and for a moment I jut cried out, because I thought the blood was coming from my nose. Right then my only wish was to see my family and boyfriend one more time. Nothing else mattered. Nothing else. Then I got up to my feet and yelled and waved for help. The next thing I remember is I am being put to a hospital bed in the ambulance and I can hear the nurses talking whether they should put on the emergency lights and make it fast. The other one says it should be okay without. All the while I just lie there on the bed staring at the ceiling when all my body hurts. I kept testing my legs and wondering how the hell they are still moving and I feel how lucky I am, because I know the crash was bad. I think I could have been dead for an hour already, but then I need to think of something else. In the hospital I see the doctors faces above me and I hope everything will be ok. They check my spine and tell me my spine is okay... I sigh out of relief. They leave me for some time, but I cannot rest. I just want to call my boyfriend, but my phone is broken. A nurse gives me a hospital phone and I call my dad, because his number is the only number I can remember. I tell him to tell my bf that I am okay. Then I just lie there and feel my body hurting like I have fallen from a tower to the pavement. The doctor comes back and tells me I might have a broken rib and that I have a concussion, but other than that I am fine and I can't believe my ears. I then go to the toilet and when I watch my face it is covered in blood and I understand why ppl have watched me weirdly. After a few hours a taxi takes me home, where my bf waits for me. The instant I see him I just rush to hug him like I never want to let him go as tears fall from my eyes. I was so happy... Later that day I saw my parents and I hugged both of them. I couldn't believe I was able to do it. That I was so lucky out of all those people, who were in the same situation as me... I still cannot believe it. It was a miracle. The car looked really bad. Seeing it made me want to throw up... If there had been someone with me on the front seat, they would not have made it and thinking about that was a nightmare. I cannot tell how blessed and lucky and happy I feel that I am alive.
This mother is so much like mine and my MIL. Strong to a fault in ordinary life, but brave and resilient when times aren't all rainbows.
she made me cry.....
What a lovely, articulate woman.......
"We were just human beings just being human beings" that really speaks volumes in those situations just helping each other
I’ve dreamt of Tsunamis too . I didn’t think they were possible . What an incredible story . It was so tastefully done just a beautiful film . Thank you for sharing I’ve always wondered about the families that went on vacation there . The film really makes you feel like you are there
I watched this movie for the first time today. I cried on almost every scene 😢
For many years (10 or 15) I've had a dream of me standing on a cliff watching a massive wave heading toward the shore. The details of the dream a patchy but I had the same identical dream randomly throughout my adult life. I felt safe, but a over powering sadness I could never explain. I've not had the dream since 2004.
Jodie Richardson when you said dream I thought you meant that you wanted to do that and then I realised you meant dreaming during sleep
Same Dream myself. Wave standing on the shore. N standing n holding my children all to me n a rope to tie them last moment n digging my feet in the sand as the wave washed over us.
Then some people calling out n their hands trying to pull us up to the top floors. I have all this children n giving them to be rescued as we are in the water.. Chaos n suffering.
Goshh. Yeah I am afraid to be on the shore. N I totally love the Beach on cold weather.
Realized I am not on my cell opps. Im Maria too.
"We were just human beings" This really comes out in the film. It really was a human story. It's sad that it takes a disaster to bring that out in us all sometimes!
Such an inspiring personality :)
This global event affected so many people in painfully, beyond human comprehensive ways. Even during enormous tragedy, small glimpses of hope, human connection, and compassion shine through.
Telling these stories publicly allows people to know it exists.
This movie made tears ran down my face. weather people believe the story or not, these are things that happens everyday and only the lucky survive and get to tell their story. . Very very good Job they did with this movie!!!!
Quita Maraj I watched the film in geography and tried not to cry omg. Especially when they got reunited
There are people that don’t believe this story?
How can people possibly think she isn't telling the truth?
The moment kids met each other make me cry 😢 😭
The performances were phenomenal. They casted the family perfectly.
Except that they chose a blond, blue-eyed family when the real family is from Spain. Like why?
@@peterpaul9644 In Spain blonde and blue-eyed people exist
@@lilacmoonlightcc well, duh... not shit Sherlock. The family in question clearly wasn’t. That’s all.
@@peterpaul9644 and?hair color is irrelevant 😂
@@danielrevueltaboza9650 as you are yourself.
wish i could meet her, what an amazing woman and story
Was unaware of this story until just last night when I watched the film. Of course I remember watching all the news accounts in 2004 and the emotion of knowing my fellow human beings were dying and suffering, but this interview crushed me. Amazing after more than 15 years. When I saw Maria reliving that event whilst being interviewed I felt the same pain and sadness I saw on her face. God bless all those affected by this disaster and others. The very next year Katrina decimated New Orleans. We live on a violent but beautiful planet. Be kind, humble and help others whenever possible. That is the lesson this teaches.
Watched this today and when the little brothers ran up to the eldest son i cried like a baby . Im a mum of boys and that scene has made me hug my boys today . Who cates about the little stuff that doesnt matter 😊😊😊😊
Amazing movie.. Very touching
I, like too many of my coworkers, are alone right now (either at home or in hospital) dealing with the uncertainty of our diagnoses of COVID-19. This story, this movie has helped eliminate the feeling of being "alone." We are all fighting this together and we are here for each other.
I think I’ve watched this movie like 5 times and each time I cry. It’s my favorite movie. It’s amazing and heartwarming I’m glad they’re all together again
Omg! I Cant Believe That Family Had To Go Through That! 😨😧😨 Especially Lucas, Maria And Simon! 😳😯
xXIceGamesXx maria was the most wounded
xXIceGamesXx Especially???
Not especially. Everyone was shocked. María, Lucas, Simón, Tomás, and Enrique were all special.
What do you mean especially? They all went through the horror. Maria may have had the most damage, but they all suffered
@@jillian5582 Exacctly !
Just watched the film having aa tusami day on TH-cam.. I was so shouting for you to get up outa that water at the end where your kid sleeps.. Brilliant and glad u made it
This film made me cry , I’m so glad you and your family survived, my heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones thank you for sharing x
What a beautiful women x
Such an amazing and inspiring family story and really God works in a mysterious ways in our lives...God uses them as an inspiration to others their names itself (Maria, Lucas, Simon & Thomas) speaks God's discipleship! May God bless them!
Like God killed 240000 people?
goozeer1able Like God creates all the people of all time.
As goozeer1able said:
Its not an act of God they are alive, its because of their own strengths. They fight to survive they don't sit down and pray and wait for God to save them.
Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything God will do nothing for u.
And how can it be a blessing from God if they are not religious?
It says in the Bible if you don't believe you go to hell, why would he then help them?
Mareli Jumao-as-Paylado "God uses them as an inspiration " So what did God use those ripped apart children for? Ah i get it, they were all bad, and God sent his Wrath of Noa upon them....
Please i really would like your explination on what your God was thinking at the time. Testing the faith of those parents who lost this children?
Yes, she and her family are inspiring , but please, don't cynically hijack peoples suffering .. Her strength, grace and compassion are her own .
Who can watch this Movie and not cry so hysterically through almost all of it. I’m sure everyone has searched her out and this video after watching the Movie. I prayed so many times in between crying. This family is such a blessing. Turned their tragedy to triumph. I would love to meet her and tell her how much her and her family story of survival.
It’s crazy how she kind of sense this was coming. God preparers us for our battles and test in life. I kn
One of the best movie I've ever saw😢
Thank you for sharing your story, it changed the event from a news report to an experience that involved real people.
Just finished this on Netflix. And have just been doing research. That movie WAS AHMAZING!!! The actors & actresses did an astounding job!
My gosh this movie brought me to tears so many scenes. Had to stop myself from crying again when she told the part about it raining on set. So deep. RIP to the lives lost 😪. So happy the family found each other. Such an emotional movie, every single part of it
Just watched the film. Very well done and very moving. Well done for telling your story. Immensely touching and inspiring.
An excellent movie in every way! Thank you Maria Belon for sharing your survival story with us!👏💕💕
I felt every second on this movie, every emotions all pain sadness and happiness… all this emotions was so mixed… like this big tsunami wave… very touching human beings… this film is about our hearts like we truly deeply are… but we keep forgetting about ourselves us… thank you Bennett family for say us this beautiful full of pain full of suffering full of lost full of hope full of happiness and crying story. All you, film producer, actors and we, who watched this film,we all connected with the energy of our heart and I thank you for that.
Lukasz xxx
P.S. no matter who I am. No matter where I am from. Matter is we feel…
agree. u know what character also touched me. The thai nurse.The empathy and will to help no matter what shined of her.
@@ronm7114 ❤️
@@jestemsoba5114 😊🤗
Everyone should watch this movie of humanity and kindness. As racism rises all over the world, the people who selflessly helped others to safety where unsung heros. This is one of the best movies I've ever seen.
I just watched the Impossible. I cried and cried. As a Mother I could not even imagine this happening to me.
Their story is so amazing. They went through so much as a family but it’s a miracle they all made it through.
I can’t stop watching this an by far it’s emotional .. I’m glad the family has their lives wow
What a well-spoken, intelligent woman. I love what she had to say, esp. talking about how she is not brave. That "living is not a choice." I couldn't agree more, and I hate it when people act like you can "beat" fatal illness, etc. if you're just strong enough.
I actually lived in Spain in 2006. Wish the fates had allowed me to meet her somehow.
The movie is incredible. One of my favorites. This woman and her families story is so important. It shows that when humanity comes together, anything is possible. It also shows that diligence and consistency never goes unrewarded.
I just watched the film I don't know how I missed seeing this before as I remember this event. I'm a mother and you really feel the mothers pain.