# Waves (2019)

> A visually surging South Florida family drama follows two siblings through pressure, tragedy, and the arduous possibility of forgiveness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/371295

## Facts

- Runtime: 136 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Trey Edward Shults
- Cast: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sterling K. Brown, Lucas Hedges, Alexa Demie, Neal Huff, Clifton Collins Jr.
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8652728/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: intense, dread-filled, melancholic, reflective evening, emotional drama night

## Synopsis

A family's journey through grief and love reveals the strength of human connection.

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