In the sun-soaked setting of Malibu, August 1983, the spotlight is fixed on four illustrious siblings who are poised to host an extraordinary end-of-summer bash, a yearly tradition that signifies the close of the season. As the clock ticks toward the anticipated event, excitement and curiosity reach a feverish pitch. The Riva siblings—Nina, the multi-talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a champion surfer and the other a celebrated photographer; and their beloved youngest sibling, Kit—are a captivating enigma both locally in Malibu and across the globe, largely due to their lineage as the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva.
Ironically, the one person who isn’t relishing the impending party is Nina herself. She never sought to be the center of attention, and recent events, including a very public desertion by her professional tennis player husband, have left her reeling. Hud, too, is harboring apprehension, burdened by a long-withheld confession he’s itching to share with his lifelong companion and brother, Jay.
Conversely, Jay is eagerly awaiting the nightfall, when the object of his affection—someone he can’t stop thinking about—has promised her presence.
Meanwhile, Kit harbors a couple of secrets of her own, including an unexpected guest she invited without consulting her siblings.
As midnight approaches, the party spirals into a frenzy of exhilaration. By the time morning breaks, the Riva mansion will be reduced to ashes. Yet, before the first spark ignites in the early hours of dawn, the alcohol will flow freely, music will fill the air, and the loves and secrets that have shaped the Riva family across generations will resurface in a whirlwind of revelations.
“Malibu Rising” intimately unveils the narrative of a single unforgettable night within this family’s saga—a night that demands each member make crucial decisions about what to preserve from their shared past and what to leave behind as they stand on the precipice of change.
