: The eldest son who must step up to care for his mother in the wake of the disaster, marking Holland's live-action film debut. Themes and Cinematic Style
: Director J.A. Bayona utilized practical effects and a massive water tank to recreate the tsunami, avoiding excessive CGI to maintain a terrifying, immediate realism. Lo imposible
: The father who searches tirelessly for his wife and eldest son while protecting his two younger children. : The eldest son who must step up