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When the Waves Are Gone (2023)

Movie ★ 7.0 188 min

Drama Thriller

One of the Philippines' top investigators, Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, faces a deep moral crossroads. As a firsthand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign conducted by his force, his anxiety and guilt triggers a severe skin disease, and his healing process is fraught by his dark past.

Lav Diaz Director Lav Diaz Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 16, 2023
Runtime
188 min
IMDb
tt12824896
Language
Studio
Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Rosa Filmes, , Epicmedia

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Cast

John Lloyd Cruz John Lloyd Cruz Hermes Papauran Ronnie Lazaro Ronnie Lazaro Primo Macabantay Shamaine Buencamino Shamaine Buencamino Nerissa DMs Boongaling DMs Boongaling Raffy Lerma Hazel Orencio Hazel Orencio Lucinda Loureiro Lucinda Loureiro Ana Vilela da Costa Ana Vilela da Costa Monica Calle Monica Calle Danilo Ledesma Homme sans domicile fixe Aryanne Gollena Vendor Roel Laguerta Lalaki Neil Alvin Delas Alas Esperidion Tamano Ronaliza Jintalan Ricarda Lim

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Frequently asked questions

What is When the Waves Are Gone about?
One of the Philippines' top investigators, Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, faces a deep moral crossroads. As a firsthand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign conducted by his force, his anxiety and guilt triggers a severe skin disease, and his healing process is fraught by his dark past.
Who directed When the Waves Are Gone?
When the Waves Are Gone was directed by Lav Diaz.
Who stars in When the Waves Are Gone?
When the Waves Are Gone stars John Lloyd Cruz, Ronnie Lazaro, Shamaine Buencamino, DMs Boongaling.
When was When the Waves Are Gone released?
When the Waves Are Gone is a 2023 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch When the Waves Are Gone?
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