Phuong Mai Nguyen animates surfing love story 'In Waves'
Phuong Mai Nguyen directs 'In Waves', an animated feature film adapted from AJ Dungo's graphic novel of the same name. The film uses vibrant colors to tell a story of a budding romance threatened by illness, driven by the life force of the ocean. The narrative intertwines love and the history of surfing. The film premiered in 2026.
Key facts
- Phuong Mai Nguyen directed the animated film 'In Waves'
- The film is adapted from AJ Dungo's graphic novel
- The story follows a romance threatened by illness
- Surfing history is a central theme
- The animation uses vibrant colors
- The film premiered in 2026
- The original graphic novel is by American author AJ Dungo
- The film was covered by Le Monde on July 1, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Phuong Mai Nguyen
- AJ Dungo
Institutions
- Le Monde
- Cannes Critics' Week
Locations
- Cannes
- France