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Nov 12, 2020 · Though the Bennet family in The Impossible is British, the real family that inspired the film is from Spain. María Belón, a physician, and her husband Enrique Álvarez were in Khao Lak, Thailand with their three sons, Lucas, Simón and Tomás when the tsunami struck. Here's a look back at their remarkable story, and where the family is now.
- Elena Nicolaou
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Nov 14, 2023 · The Impossible's terrifying depiction of the tsunami waves and their impact makes it hard not to wonder what happened to the real family depicted in the film. J.A. Bayona's 2012 film chronicles the real-life story of five people who survived the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
Nov 10, 2020 · The film tells the story of a family struggling to survive in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which made landfall and ripped across several countries, including...
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- Joshua St. Clair
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Nov 10, 2020 · In 2004, a tsunami ripped through Thailand and nearly killed one family, whose story is told in 'The Impossible.' Where are they all today?
Nov 12, 2020 · Telling the incredible true story of the Alvárez-Belón family, the film chronicled their struggle to survive the tragic 2004 earthquake-turned-tsunami as it ripped through much of Southeast...
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- Adrianna Freedman
Sep 14, 2023 · Overall, The Impossible stays true to the original story, with The Impossible real family, the Belóns, becoming the Bennetts for the film. María's first name stays the same, albeit without the diacritical mark, and Enrique's name was changed to Henry.
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María Belón (born 1966) [1] is a Spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for surviving the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami when she was on vacation in Thailand with her husband Enrique (Quique) Álvarez [2] and three sons Lucas, Simón, and Tomás. She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died.
