It didn't come from the opposite direction. After they got hit by the first wave, the water changes direction and flows back into the ocean, meaning that the second wave was also coming from the ocean. This is unclear in the film, yes, but with a little common sense, this can be deduced. Think about how waves break normally on a beach: the wave comes in and washes on the shore and is pulled back out, what's called "undertow". The same principle applied in this scene only on a much larger scale.
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- How long is The Impossible?1 hour and 54 minutes
- When was The Impossible released?January 4, 2013
- What is the IMDb rating of The Impossible?7.5 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Impossible?Maria, Henry, Lucas, Thomas, Simon, Simone, Karl, Old Woman, Caregiver, Red Cross Nurse, and others
- What is the plot of The Impossible?The story of a tourist family in Thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
- What was the budget for The Impossible?$45 million
- How much did The Impossible earn at the worldwide box office?$198 million
- How much did The Impossible earn at the US box office?$19 million
- What is The Impossible rated?PG-13
- What genre is The Impossible?Drama, Historical Drama, Historical, and Thriller
- How many awards has The Impossible won?28 awards
- How many awards has The Impossible been nominated for?98 nominations
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