In Waves

In Waves

Like a storm, grief comes in waves.

PG-13 2026 · 91 min · ★ 7.2 · Animation, Romance, Drama

In Los Angeles, shy teenager AJ meets Kristen, who lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.

Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen · Written by Samuel Doux

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