The Impossible

Henry: [on the plane, flying to Thailand] Did you set the alarm before we left? Maria: Yeah, it was the last thing I did. Henry: No, I was the last one to leave. I was the last one to leave, and I'm sure I didn't set it. Maria: No darling, I was the last one out, and I did. I promise. Henry: You sure? Maria: Yup. Henry: K. Henry: [after a long pause] No, no, I was the last one, 'cause I went back in, and that means the alarm is not set, 'cause I didn't set it. Maria: [shrugs] Well, um, I guess that means we'll be coming home to a large bunch of hippies sleeping in our bed. Henry: [smiles] What, just like your old college days?

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Bellhop: And you, you don't work? Maria Bennett: I'm a doctor. I'm not practicing right now. Just taking care of the kids. Bellhop: I see, you got promoted.

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Maria: [Watching in horror as the tsunami crashes into the resort] COVER THE BOYS!!! Henry: <big>LUCAS!</big> Lucas: <big><big>DAD!!</big></big>

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Lucas: [Trembling and distraught, after he and Maria have managed to take refuge on a tree in the rushing wave] I thought I was a brave kid, Mum...! I'm scared! [sobbing] Maria: [moves closer to embrace Lucas] Shhh! [whispers into his ear] I'm scared, too. Lucas: Is it over? Lucas: Is it over? Maria: I don't know! I don't know.

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Maria: [hearing a child cry out] Wait, did you hear that? Lucas: Mom, there's nothing we can do. Maria: Wait. Lucas: We are almost there but we have to get to safety. Maria: No, we have to help that boy. Lucas: If a wave catches us down here, we will die! We have to climb that tree right now. Maria: [Yells] Where are you? Lucas: Mom, look at you. We need help! We can't risk it mom. Come on. Maria: Listen, what if that boy was Simon or Thomas? What if they needed help? You'd want someone to help them, wouldn't you? Lucas: Simon and Thomas are dead! Maria: [pause] Even if it's the last thing we do...

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Thomas: I'm scared. Henry: I know, I know. I'm scared too but do you know, the most scary bit for me? Thomas: When the water hit? Henry: No, after that, when I came up and I was all on my own. That was the scariest part. Then I saw the two of you, clinging to that tree, I didn't feel so scared anymore because I knew I wasn't on my own. What if Mommy and Lucas are on their own right now? Hmm? Imagine how scared they'll be. Thomas: We'll look for them together. Henry: No. Thomas: You can't... Henry: Thomas, no, you have to look after Simon and I'm gonna keep looking for them. Okay? Okay?

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