Set during the 2004 Thailand tsunami,this drama details one family’s incredible fight for survival.

Inspired by actual events, The Impossible finds Henry, his wife Maria, and their three sons lounging poolside at a scenic Thailand resort following an eventful Christmas. But just as the family begins to forget their troubles and settle in for a relaxing tropical getaway, one of the worst natural disasters in modern history changes their lives in the blink of an eye. Meanwhile, as shock gives way to abject horror, the devoted parents fight to protect their children, encountering scenes of heart-wrenching tragedy and experiencing acts of incredible compassion as the entire country is engulfed in chaos. Director: Juan Antonio Bayona. Cast: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Marta Etura, Sönke Möhring, Geraldine Chaplin. Rated: PG-13. Time: 1:43