Did the real family from The Impossible survive?

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 movie, the real María reportedly worked directly with screenwriter Sergio G.

What happened to the French guy in The Impossible?

The family helped to save the boy and get him to a hospital for treatment. The family of Daniel in real life finally met him at the hospital after searching for him for a long time. Maria was admitted to the same hospital and was recovering from all the wounds she succumbed due to the tsunami.

Is the movie The Impossible scientifically accurate?

IS THE IMPOSSIBLE BASED ON A TRUE STORY? Yes! The film is based on the real events of the December 2004 tsunami that struck Thailand. The Impossible also follows a real family, but their story was tweaked for the film.

Did Karl find his family in The Impossible?

The bodies of his parents, Asa and Tomas, were returned to Sweden in April. They were also cremated. Their arrival had been delayed because of bureaucratic wrangling in Thailand. But six months after Karl became an orphan the Nilsson family is yet to be reunited, even in death.

Where is the Belon family now?

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.

Where is Lucas Belon now?

All three boys have committed their lives for the service of people, with the eldest Lucas who is studying medicine at the University College in London. In 2020, he worked as a frontline worker during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Does Maria lose her leg in The Impossible?

Belon is a petite dark haired woman originally from Spain, but who has lived in such diverse places as Mexico and Japan as the wife of business executive. She lost part of a leg in the tragedy, but miraculously (spoiler alert), she managed to reunite with the rest of her family by sheer luck. More than 283,000 died.

What is Lucas Belon doing now?

Does Maria lose her leg in the impossible?

What did Maria cough up in the impossible?

A woman lying next to Maria in hospital starts to cough violently and vomits large amounts of clotted blood. Maria also starts vomiting blood, and the end of a plant vine comes out of her mouth. She grabs it and pulls a long vine out of her mouth.

Where is Maria Belon now?

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.

What did she cough up in The Impossible?

It was debris and stuff from her inhailing when she was in the water in real life. The actress used string and blackberry jam to pull the scene off.

Who is Simon Jenkins?

Simon Jenkins is a Guardian columnist, author and BBC broadcaster.

Who is the Impossible Star Simon Jenkins?

Photograph: Allstar/Entertainment One/Sportsphoto Ltd Simon Jenkins, 24, is from Portsmouth, works as a social media specialist at Red Rocket Media, and posts on Twitter as @simonjenkins09. He was present in Thailand during the 2004 tsunami, his experiences mirroring those portrayed in the film The Impossible.

What do you think about the movie The Impossible?

Aside from the native people of Thailand, The Impossible also showed how other communities came together in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. There are several wonderfully poignant instances throughout. I won’t ruin these precious moments of the film.

How accurate is the movie The Impossible about Thailand?

The portrayal of the medical staff at Takua Pa hospital was also amazingly accurate. Their reactions to the event saved thousands of lives, including several of my friends’ and my own. Aside from the native people of Thailand, The Impossible also showed how other communities came together in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.