In Waves (2026)

Director: Phuong Mai Nguyen

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

In the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles, a quiet teen named AJ—more comfortable with a sketchpad and skateboard than small talk—crosses paths with Kristen, a girl whose soul belongs to the waves. She lives to surf; he finds his rhythm on concrete and paper. What begins as an unlikely spark quickly ignites into a deep, consuming love, and a bright future together feels just within reach. But their story takes a heart-wrenching turn when Kristen is struck by a sudden illness. Faced with an uncertain tide, the two refuse to back down. Fueled by their unwavering bond, the support of loyal friends, and a newfound shared passion for riding the ocean, they rise together to meet every challenge.