Beyond the Waves is a fantasy thriller directed by Matty Brown. This film, which features a family trapped on a desert island, is available to stream on Netflix on January 24, 2025.
Behind closed doors, heavy secrets, a seemingly ideal family,… The plot ofBeyond the waves is that of a classic psychological thriller. However, it is a social film that explores the culture and society of the Middle East. Filmed in the Lebanese reserve of Palm Islandthe film premiered at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
Beyond the waves is also the first feature film by director Matty Brown. For the occasion, he surrounded himself with editor Nacho Ruiz Capillas (The others, Loving Pablo) and West composters Dylan Thordson and Kat Vokes (Split). The Emirati production company Front Row Filmed Entertainment is also involved in this surprising thriller. Beyond the waves is available in streaming on Netflix since January 24, 2025.
What is the plot ofBeyond the waves ?
A seemingly normal family has a magical time on a desert island. The tall lighthouse which reigns over this large expanse of wild sand is the only sign of human traces. After beautiful moments together and alone in the world, the couple and their two children wait for the boat that will take them back to civilization. Yes, but now the boat doesn’t come and she is a prisoner of this island that is much less hospitable than it seems. But alone in the world, is she really alone? As the couple and their children try to survive, a mysterious presence torments them and will unearth dark memories from the past.
What casting for Beyond the Waves?
- Riman Al Rafeea: Jana
- Ziad Bakri: Nabil
- Nadine Labaki: Yasmine
- Zain Al Rafeea: Adam
Where to discover Beyond the waves streaming?
The thriller directed by Matty Brown has been available for streaming since January 24, 2025 on the Netflix platform. Since its launch in 2014, the service has offered many recent and timeless psychological thrillers such as Locked in, The woman at the window or even I came by. To access it, you can subscribe to the streaming service from 5.99 euros per month (the cheapest subscription, with advertisements, other more expensive ones without advertisements also exist).