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Watching the movie as a victim of the Tsunami obviously invokes some comments. It is understood that the film makers may had to balance between documenting the event as realistic as possible, while making it attractive for the public to watch. A few things I felt were a bit beside the reality:First of all in the movie you see the victims often alone with what was left of their families. On the contrary we experienced the Thai being extremely helpful and compassionate. Many Thai and other volunteers accompanied and assisted victims day and night. It even appeared that the Thai put the foreigners before their own interest. There was no trace of that in the film, yet many accounts of the victims have mentioned it. Another thing that surprised me in the film was that some officials (foreign relief workers, embassy staff) appeared inflexible in helping victims. In reality I was impressed how everyone on the ground tried to help, even if it was not within their usual scope of control. People worked harmoniously together and there was never raising of voices. It was more the overseas help organizations that took a long time before they realized that unconditional help was needed. Certain procedures were blocking effective help. I believe it will be the same in any disaster situation: people on the ground, who witness it with their own eyes, usually do what their heart tells them to do. I understand that the film makers had to make it a bit more interesting for the audience by demonstrating procedural obstructions. The film does not portray how the Thai changed into relief mode instantly after the Tsunami. Everything started to organize by itself. Search operations, medical help etc. became available immediately. We were touched how on two occasions Thai officials visited every patient in the hospital to pay respect and share their true sorrow. The arguments between Susie and Ian I find quite explicit. Without actually voicing out their feelings, the audience might have understood them anyway. I appreciate the set of the film: they made a good effort to make it resemble what it looked like just after the Tsunami hit.

Posted 16 years 11 months ago by Steven S

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