In Waves (2026)
Like a storm, grief comes in waves.
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.
Director: Phuong Mai Nguyen
Writers: Fanny Burdino, Samuel Doux, AJ Dungo
Stars: Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri, Paul Kircher, Birane Ba
In Waves is a 2026 French Animation/Drama/Romance film directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, starring Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri, Paul Kircher, Birane Ba. It runs 1h 31m and is rated PG-13. The film holds a 7.2/10 rating from 34 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Rio Vega
AJ (voice)
Lyna Khoudri
Kristen (voice)
Paul Kircher
Eon (voice)
Birane Ba
Francisco (voice)
Gauthier Battoue
Jeff (voice)
Taiana Tully
La princesse hawaienne (voice)
Amélia Ewu
L'infirmière / L'amie de Kristen (voice)
Céline Ronté
La prof de dessin (voice)
Clara Soares
Yvette (voice)
Details
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | France, Belgium, United States |
| Original Language | French |
| Runtime | 1h 31m |
| Rating | PG-13 (US) |
| Production | Silex Films, Panique!, Charades |
| IMDb ID | tt27672817 |
| TMDB ID | 947502 |
