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Caught by a Wave

Caught by a Wave

20216.61h 39m

Overview

A summer fling born under the Sicilian sun quickly develops into a heartbreaking love story that forces a boy and girl to grow up too quickly.

Directed by Massimiliano Camaiti
Written by Massimiliano Camaiti, Claudia Bottino
Produced by Luigi Musini, Olivia Musini
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0M0

Top Cast

Elvira Camarrone

Elvira Camarrone

Sara

Christian Roberto

Christian Roberto

Lorenzo

Vincenzo Amato

Vincenzo Amato

Antonio

Donatella Finocchiaro

Donatella Finocchiaro

Susanna

Corrado Invernizzi

Corrado Invernizzi

Boris

Manuela Ventura

Manuela Ventura

Tuccia

S

Sofia Migliara

Barbara

Angelica Alleruzzo

Angelica Alleruzzo

M

Marta Parisi

Caterina

Themes & Keywords

summersummer romance

About Caught by a Wave

Caught by a Wave is a drama, romance film released in 2021 exploring themes of summer, summer romance. Directed by Massimiliano Camaiti, it stars Elvira Camarrone, Christian Roberto, Vincenzo Amato. A summer fling born under the Sicilian sun quickly develops into a heartbreaking love story that forces a boy and girl to grow up too quickly.

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