The Waves That Changed Us
Twenty years after the 2004 Tsunami, survivors in Sri Lanka and India battle grief and guilt, as communities rebuild their lives, while pushing for stronger measures to prevent future disasters.
The Waves That Changed Us - India and Sri Lanka: Against the Tide
Twenty years after the 2004 Tsunami, survivors in Sri Lanka and India battle grief and guilt, as communities rebuild their lives, while pushing for stronger measures to prevent future disasters.
The Waves That Changed Us
26th December, 2004 – A colossal earthquake triggers a massive tsunami that surges across the Indian Ocean, killing hundreds of thousands, binding communities in 14 countries in shared tragedy. The survivors would spend years mourning their loved ones, homes and livelihoods, while rebuilding their lives from the ruins. Twenty years on, this 4-part documentary series revisits the tsunami-stricken communities to explore the enduring impact of the disaster. Through personal stories from survivors, heroes, and politicians across Asia, the film explores the incredible resilience and humanity that emerged in the wake of the disaster.
As survivors confront their memories of the tragedy, and their arduous journey pushing against the tide towards recovery, they reflect on the waves of change that have shaped their lives over the past two decades.