Waves(2019)
Love is patient.
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.
Movie: Waves
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tyler
Emily
Catharine
Ronald
Luke
Alexis
Bill
Bobby
English Teacher
Wally
Video Trailer Waves
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Official Trailer 2
"Everything" TV Spot
"Kind" TV Spot
"Together" TV Spot
Academy Conversations: Waves
WAVES Cast and Crew Q&A
Waves Q&A with Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Alexa Demie & Renée Elise Goldsberry
WAVES w/ director Trey Edward Shults and Yen Tan
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