
It Comes in Waves
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Adrian Walters
Adrian Walters
Akai
Adrian Walters
Akai
Nendia Lewars
Nendia Lewars
Zera
Nendia Lewars
Zera


Oluniké Adeliyi
Oluniké Adeliyi
Sonia
Oluniké Adeliyi
Sonia


Ryan Rosery
Ryan Rosery
Terrell
Ryan Rosery
Terrell


Brandon McKnight
Brandon McKnight
Capo
Brandon McKnight
Capo


Franckie Francois
Franckie Francois
Drifty
Franckie Francois
Drifty


Mckenzie Small
Mckenzie Small
Stacey
Mckenzie Small
Stacey


Emmanuel Kabongo
Emmanuel Kabongo
Coach Patterson
Emmanuel Kabongo
Coach Patterson


Marium Carvell
Marium Carvell
Juanita
Marium Carvell
Juanita


Tomas Chovanec
Tomas Chovanec
Norm
Tomas Chovanec
Norm
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