When the Waves Are Gone (2023)

Directed by Lav Diaz

When the Waves Are Gone movie poster

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.

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Language: tl

Countries: Denmark, France, Philippines, Portugal

Production

Cinematographer: Larry Manda · Production Design: Lav Diaz

Production: Sine Olivia Pilipinas

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