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When the Waves Are Gone

20233h 8mLav Diaz

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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.

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Philippines

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What is When the Waves Are Gone (2023) 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 stars in When the Waves Are Gone?

When the Waves Are Gone stars John Lloyd Cruz (Hermes Papauran), Ronnie Lazaro (Primo Macabantay), Shamaine Buencamino (Nerissa), DMs Boongaling (Raffy Lerma), Hazel Orencio. The film was directed by Lav Diaz.

How long is When the Waves Are Gone?

When the Waves Are Gone has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 2023.

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