Waves (2019)

About Waves

The movie 'Waves' was released in 2019. It is an American drama film written and directed by Trey Edward Shults. The film is set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida and deals with love, forgiveness, and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss. It follows the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family, as they navigate love, forgiveness and healing following a tragic loss.

Making / Production

It was produced by A24 in association with BRON Studios. Trey Edward Shults, with his third feature film, presents a riveting story of the human capacity for love and compassion through times of despair.

Actors

• Taylor Russell as Emily Williams: Taylor gave a remarkable performance as Emily, a young girl learning to cope with an unimaginable tragedy.
• Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Tyler Williams: Kelvin delivered a groundbreaking performance of a high school athlete wrestling with inner demons.
• Sterling K. Brown as Ronald Williams: An outstanding performance as the stern yet loving father.
• Renée Elise Goldsberry as Catharine Williams: Renée beautifully portrayed the role of a loving and healing mother.
• Lucas Hedges as Luke: Lucas exceptionally played the role of Emily's compassionate boyfriend, helping her navigate through the healing process.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio for scenes of happiness, a 2.35:1 aspect for daily life scenes and a 1.33:1 aspect for scenes of loss.
• Director Trey Edward Shults himself suffered a fateful loss and that personal experience heavily influenced the making of 'Waves'.
• The story was partially based on Trey Edward Shults’ own life experiences.

Awards

The movie was nominated for several awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Sterling K. Brown at the Hollywood Film Awards and Best Original Score at the Denver International Film Festival.

Quotes

• "All we have is love. A choice. For that love. And the only thing else you can control is your own choices." - Ronald Williams
• "I wrestle because that's what I'm good at." - Tyler Williams

Music and Soundtrack

• The film features a dynamically integrated score and soundtrack. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross provided the atmospheric and dramatic sound score.
• Songs from popular artists like Frank Ocean, Radiohead, and Amy Winehouse are included in the soundtrack.
• The music serves as a character itself in the movie, intensifying the emotions and experiences of the characters.