In Malibu, August 1983, the day of Nina Riva’s highly anticipated end-of-summer party has arrived, sparking excitement and curiosity among all who wish to mingle with the renowned Riva siblings. Nina, a talented surfer and supermodel, is joined by her brothers Jay, a championship surfer, and Hud, a renowned photographer, as well as their beloved baby sister Kit. As the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva, the siblings are a constant source of fascination in Malibu and beyond.
Despite the anticipation surrounding the party, Nina finds herself dreading the attention as she never wanted to be in the limelight, especially now that she’s recently been publicly abandoned by her professional tennis player husband. Meanwhile, Hud wrestles with the weight of a long-held secret that he must finally confess to Jay, his inseparable brother since birth.
Jay, on the other hand, eagerly awaits the nightfall, hoping that the girl who occupies his thoughts will fulfill her promise to attend the event. Little does anyone know that Kit also holds a couple of secrets, including inviting a guest without consulting the rest of the family.
As midnight approaches, the party spirals out of control, leading to the mansion going up in flames by morning. But before that first spark ignites in the early hours before dawn, alcohol flows, music plays, and the loves and secrets that have shaped the Riva family’s generations bubble to the surface.
In “Malibu Rising,” the story revolves around one unforgettable night in the lives of the Riva family, where each member must decide what to hold on to from the people who molded them and what to leave behind. The party becomes a catalyst for self-discovery and choices that will have a profound impact on their lives.
