Mirror for the Sun

ONE SHEET: www.alevelpictures.com/mfts.html Rusty Jr., an 18-year-old Black surfer from Compton, struggles to balance the temptations of the streets with the wisdom of his father, Rusty Sr., an ex-gang member turned surfer. When Rusty Sr. is gunned down in a senseless act of violence, Rusty Jr. is pulled toward revenge—but a hidden plane ticket to Hawaii changes everything. Determined to escape his fate, Rusty Jr. lands on the North Shore with his father’s beloved surfboard. But paradise isn’t welcoming. Locals see him as an intruder, and tensions rise—especially with Kūpaʻa Kailani, a fiercely territorial Hawaiian surfer. Struggling with loss, isolation, and his own identity, Rusty Jr. must fight for respect, both in the water and within himself. Through clashes, wipeouts, and hard-earned lessons, Rusty Jr. begins to prove his worth. He bonds with an old soul surfer who sees his potential, challenges Kūpaʻa to a high-stakes showdown, and rediscovers the joy of riding waves—not for status, but for the love of it. In the end, Rusty Jr. finds that his father’s dream wasn’t just about surfing; it was about breaking cycles, finding peace, and creating a life of his own. As he paddles out for the biggest wave of his life, Rusty Jr. isn’t just riding for himself—he’s riding for his father, for freedom, and for a future he never thought possible.