Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an
astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces
the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family—led by
a well-intentioned but domineering father—as they navigate love,
forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. From
acclaimed director Trey Edward Shults, Waves is a heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.
What the Critics are Saying:
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domestic melodrama in an anguished key, Trey Edward Shults's Waves is
the shattering story of a Florida family undone by a shocking tragedy. Full review Grace is found here. But for our purposes, it’s bought with a price. Full review Writer-director
Trey Edwards Shults lobs a cinematic ticking time bomb here, using
intense visual and audio elements to create palpable dread. Full review The
environment that Shults so meticulously constructs is inhabited by
actors whose focus and seriousness of purpose cuts through the noise to
create a sense of groundedness and connection. Full review