Malibu Burning

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Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and excitement is at an all-time high. Everyone wants to be near the famous Rivas: Nina, the gifted surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay, a championship surfer, and Hud, a celebrated photographer; and their beloved baby sister, Kit. The siblings are a source of intrigue in Malibu, particularly as the children of the legendary singer Mick Riva. However, Nina dreads the event, having just been publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband and never wanting the spotlight. Hud, too, is apprehensive, as he needs to confess something to his brother. Meanwhile, Jay eagerly awaits the arrival of the girl he's been thinking about, and Kit has her own secrets, including an unconsulted guest. As midnight approaches, the party spirals out of control, and by morning, the Riva mansion will be in flames. Before that first spark ignites, alcohol flows, music plays, and the family's loves and secrets surface. This tale captures one unforgettable night in their lives, where each sibling must decide what to hold onto and what to let go of from their past.