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Waves

2023Movie1 h 41 min

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

After experiencing a terrible tragedy, the hero leaves his former life. Everything that seemed important goes into the past — work, success, the usual rhythms of a big city.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Mikhail Brashinsky
Written by
Konstantin Murzenko, Mikhail Brashinsky
Produced by
Sabina Eremeeva, Gennady Mirgorodsky
Music by
Denis Antonov

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Facts

April 13, 2023 · 1 h 41 min · Drama

Released
April 13, 2023
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Accidental Murder, Aspect Ratio Switch +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Waves worth watching?"

Questions about Waves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Waves worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87.

Is Waves good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Waves plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Waves in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.

What tropes does Waves use?

Abusive ParentsAccidental MurderAspect Ratio SwitchParental SubstituteBittersweet EndingDisproportionate RetributionMs. FanserviceTheir First TimePlease Wake UpHalfway Plot SwitchMy God, What Have I Done?Jump Scareand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Abusive Parents, Accidental Murder, and Aspect Ratio Switch.