It Comes in Waves(2025)
The film centres on a family from Rwanda, who are reestablishing their lives after moving to Ottawa, Ontario as refugees, with Akai being forced to step up and take care of his younger sister Zera after their mother's health takes an unexpected decline.
Movie: It Comes in Waves
Top 10 Billed Cast
Akai
Sonia
Terrell
Capo
Drifty
Stacey
Coach Patterson
Juanita
Norm
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