A powerful Story backed by Powerful Performances

Rating: 9/10 (20 September 2013)

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was a powerful natural disaster that shook the lives of countless individuals, this is the story of one family affected by this tragedy and their struggle to survive.
The films imagery perfectly displays the power and destruction that a tsunami will leave in its wake, both physical and emotional. While the film shows us the destruction through powerful imagery it is the emotions portrayed by the actors that captures the true spirit of the film.
Both Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor give Oscar worthy performances. Naomi Watts, portrayal as a mother struggling to survive has only been matched by a limited few on screen. While Ewan perfectly balances the pain of loss and the relentless will to never give up even in the face of great adversity.
This is a film that will have you weeping tears of sadness and tears of joy all at once. Prepare to be swept away!