On December 26th, 2004 a massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean sets off a tsunami that, within minutes, arrives in the bustling city of Aceh, causing unprecedented havoc and devastation. This four-part documentary follows the desperate struggle to survive of city-dwellers in Indonesia and tourists in Thailand caught in the unfolding catastrophe, as well as the scientists working against the clock to warn the world. Discover the power of the human spirit through stories of hope, hardship, and he

On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami struck Southeast Asia, resulting in one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history, with an estimated 230,000 lives lost across 14 countries. Among the victims was Deborah Garlick, whose story became even more poignant after a photo was found from the last roll of film she took before the tsunami struck. The photo, recovered after the tragedy, captures a serene moment that now stands as a haunting reminder of lives interrupted in an instant