AJ, a reserved high school student living in Los Angeles, sees his life transformed when he crosses paths with Kristen. Just as AJ is dedicated to skateboarding and illustration, Kristen, a passionate surfer, cannot live without the ocean. The two youngsters quickly fall in love. Before long, Kristen passes her passion on to AJ - and surfing becomes their shared obsession, until...

Adapted from AJ Dungo’s graphic novel of the same name, In Waves intertwines the euphoria of first love with the crushing fear of losing the one you love. In this narrative, surfing is far more than a mere sport—it becomes a way to confront the waves that life throws our way. The innovative animation technique used to capture the movements of the surfers is particularly breathtaking.