Tsunami: The Aftermath (HBO)
Tsunami survivors navigate loss and reconciliation
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About Tsunami: The Aftermath (HBO)
Released: 2006
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1 Seasons Available (2 Episodes)
Cast
Tim Roth, Toni Collette, Sophie Okonedo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville, Samrit Machielsen
About Tsunami: The Aftermath (HBO)
'Tsunami: The Aftermath' is a gripping television mini-series produced by HBO. The series, which aired in 2006, recounts the story of the harrowing aftermath of the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in Thailand. The narrative focusses on a disparate group of survivors, from tourists to indigenous people, desperate parents searching for their children, and aid workers striving to help.
Making / Production
The series was produced by HBO Films in association with BBC and filmed in Phuket and Khao Lak, Thailand. The team aimed to create an authentic portrayal of the disaster and its aftermath, using both survivor testimonials and extensive research.
Actors
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Ian Carter, showcasing a profound portrayal of a man in desperate search of his family after the tsunami.
- Sophie Okonedo played the role of Susie Carter, who portrays a mother’s resilience and quest to find her daughter in the chaos.
- Tim Roth as Nick Fraser, intricately portrayed a human rights investigator and his own struggles during the disaster.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The real-life survivors whose stories were portrayed in the series were consulted to ensure the story's authenticity.
- Despite being set in Thailand, a considerable amount of shooting occurred in South Africa.
- The tsunami scenes were created using computer graphics, miniatures, and water tanks.
Awards
'Tsunami: The Aftermath' received multiple award nominations, including a 'Golden Globe' for 'Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television' and 'Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television' for Sophie Okonedo. The series also received 3 'Emmy' nominations.
Quotes
- “We’ve lost so much...We can’t afford to lose hope too.” - Ian Carter
- “We will recover, we will rebuild.” - Nick Fraser
Music, Soundtrack
- Music in the series was composed by Alex Heffes, known for creating emotionally intense scores for drama and documentary projects.
- The soundtrack effectively conveys the intense sorrow, shock and the glimmer of hope amidst the disaster.
About Tsunami: The Aftermath (HBO)
Tsunami: The Aftermath is a drama mini-series depicting the aftermath of the devastating 2004 tsunami in Thailand.
