When the Waves Are Gone

Aug 16 2023 N/A NA

Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, one of the best investigators in the Philippines, is at a deep moral crossroads. He is a first-hand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign conducted by his force, his anxiety and guilt triggering a severe skin disease. As he tries to heal, a dark past haunts him.

Plot

Lt. Hermes Papauran, one of the best investigators of the Philippines, is in a deep moral crossroad, being a witness to his institution's being a party to a murderous anti-drug campaign, which is spearheaded by no less than the pr...

Written by

Lav Diaz

Directed by

Lav Diaz

Cast

John Lloyd Cruz, Ronnie Lazaro, Shamaine Buencamino

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Philippines

Production Companies

Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Rosa Filmes, Snowglobe

Languages

Awards

5 wins & 26 nominations

Trailers
WHEN THE WAVES ARE GONE Film Clip | JAFF 2022
Scores
# of Votes
281
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA