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Waves

7.4/10

Rating

136 min

Runtime

2019

Release Year

Trey Edward Shults

Director

Cast

Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sterling K. Brown, Lucas Hedges

Quick Synopsis

In a suburban community, a father who closely manages every aspect of his two children's lives tries to push them toward success in high school, especially focusing on his son's promising sports career. However, when the son suffers a serious injury that ends his athletic future, the father's plans begin to unravel. As the family struggles to cope with this setback, an unforeseen tragedy further challenges their relationships, putting their family bonds under intense pressure.

Detailed Synopsis of Waves

A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son experiences a career-ending sports injury. Their familial bonds are eventually placed under severe strain by an unexpected tragedy.

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