In Waves

202691 min7.1French

Directed by

Phuong Mai Nguyen

Logline

Like a storm, grief comes in waves.

Synopsis

In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She 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.

Festivals

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Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026

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Toronto International Film Festival 2026

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Busan International Film Festival 2026

Cast and Crew

Cast: Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri, Paul Kircher, Birane Ba, Gauthier Battoue

Writers: Fanny Burdino (Screenplay), Samuel Doux (Screenplay)

Composer: Marylou Mayniel, Robin Coudert

Producers: Garrett Kemble, David Levine, Judith Nora

Production: Silex Films, Panique!, Charades, France 3 Cinéma

AnimationRomanceDrama

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