It Comes in Waves

It Comes in Waves

2025•1h 45m

Drama

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.

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Production

Lenz Films, Zargara Productions, BDB Productions Inc

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Adrian Walters

Adrian Walters

Akai

Nendia Lewars

Zera

Oluniké Adeliyi

Oluniké Adeliyi

Sonia

Ryan Rosery

Ryan Rosery

Terrell

Brandon McKnight

Brandon McKnight

Capo

Franckie Francois

Franckie Francois

Drifty

Mckenzie Small

Mckenzie Small

Stacey

Emmanuel Kabongo

Emmanuel Kabongo

Coach Patterson

Marium Carvell

Marium Carvell

Juanita

Tomas Chovanec

Tomas Chovanec

Norm

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