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When the Waves Are Gone
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When the Waves Are Gone

2023-08-16 · 188 min · ★ 7.0

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.

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Production details

Directors
Lav Diaz
Production companies
Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Rosa Filmes, Snowglobe, Epicmedia, Films Boutique Production, Purin Pictures
Countries
Denmark, France, Philippines, Portugal
Status
Released

Top Cast

John Lloyd CruzJohn Lloyd CruzHermes Papauran
Ronnie LazaroRonnie LazaroPrimo Macabantay
Shamaine BuencaminoShamaine BuencaminoNerissa Papauran
DMs BoongalingDMs BoongalingRaffy Lerma
Danilo LedesmaHomeless Man
Aryanne GollenaVendor
Roel LaguertaLalaki
Neil Alvin Delas AlasEsperidion Tamano
Ronaliza JintalanRicarda Lim
Reynan JanabanMazokoh
Ardy JoloReyameh

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