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201560 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Life Stories Natural Disasters

After The Wave

201560 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Nearly 230,000 people died in the Boxing Day tsunami of December 26, 2004, which struck coastal areas of Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

Life Stories Natural Disasters

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Nearly 230,000 people died in the Boxing Day tsunami of December 26, 2004, which struck coastal areas of Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

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On a beach in Thailand, survivors recount their experiences during the Boxing Day tsunami on December 26, 2004. The disaster struck coastal areas in Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, leading to nearly 230,000 deaths. Five individuals share their stories of chaos and loss as the waves hit. Their accounts reveal the lasting effects of the tsunami on their lives. The documentary presents personal narratives that reflect the aftermath of one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.

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