2024-09-14 13:44:34
An Unbreakable Love It is a film based on the true story of a young Guatemalan named John Smith, who survived an accident that doctors said was impossible to overcome. The film was released in 2019 under the original name Breakthrough and is based on the book The Impossiblewritten by Joyce Smith, John’s mother.
The story behind An Unbreakable Love
The family Smithmade up of Joyce y Brian, adopted John, a young Guatemalanwhen he was 5 months old. Together they moved to St. Charles, Missouri, where John grew up and developed his passion for basketball, dreaming of earning an athletic scholarship to college.
In January 2015, John Smith14, fell into a frozen lake in Missouri while playing with friends. He was submerged under water for more than 15 minutes and when rescuers pulled him out, he had no vital signs. He was taken to the hospital, where they tried to revive him for 45 minutes without success. Doctors were ready to declare him dead, but his mother, Joycehe began to pray fervently. Miraculously, John’s heart began to beat again, which left the doctors amazed.
What is the movie about?
The film tells the incredible story of Johna teenager who is adopted by the couple formed by Joyce (performed by Chrissy Metz) y Brian (Josh Lucas). His life goes on peacefully in the United States until a tragic accident changes everything.
One day, John suffers a terrible accident when he falls into a frozen lake in Missouri. Although it seemed that all hope was lost and his life was hanging by a thread, his adoptive mother refuses to give up. The unwavering faith of Joyce in the recovery of John is the engine that drives the story, showing how a mother can defy all odds when it comes to her son.
The film not only focuses on the accident, but also on the emotional impact it has on the family, friends and community around them.
The official synopsis of the film highlights: “My mother’s unwavering faith inspires everyone around her.”
The book The Impossible
The book on which the film is based, The Impossible: The Miraculous Story of a Mother’s Faith and Her Child’s Resurrectionwas written by Joyce Smith and published in 2017. In it, Joyce recounts in detail what happened from her perspective as a mother. She shares the anguish of almost losing her son, her desperate prayers, and her belief that God was the one who worked the miracle in John’s life.
The book explores beyond what is seen in the film, including intimate details about the family’s life before the accident and how this event changed their faith. Both the film and the book highlight themes of faith, miracles, and perseverance in seemingly impossible situations.
Direction and cast
The film was directed by Roxann Dawsonwho has been acclaimed for her ability to direct emotional and deep stories. The cast, led by Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas y Marcel Ruizoffers an interpretation that manages to convey pain, faith and hope in an authentic way.
In addition, actors such as Mike Colter, Topher Grace y Rebecca Staab They complement the cast, bringing different perspectives to the story.
You can’t miss this incredible story!
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