IN WAVES

Adapted from AJ Dungo''s acclaimed autobiographical graphic memoir, IN WAVES is a deeply moving animated love story about grief, resilience, and the healing power of the ocean. Shy teenager and aspiring skateboarder AJ meets the adventurous surfer Kristen at a high school dance, and an unexpected romance blossoms beneath the sun-soaked skies of Southern California. As Kristen introduces AJ to the beauty and culture of surfing, he gradually overcomes his fear of the water, discovering not only a new passion but also a profound sense of belonging. Their idyllic future is suddenly disrupted when Kristen is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, forcing the young couple to face unimaginable challenges together.