When the Waves Are Gone

When the Waves Are Gone

187 mins | Drama, Thriller | Aug. 16, 2023

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.

When the Waves Are Gone

187 mins | Drama, Thriller | Aug. 16, 2023

When the Waves Are Gone
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.
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers Rosa Filmes, Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Epicmedia, Snowglobe, Films Boutique Production, Purin Pictures
Original title Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon
Directors Lav Diaz, Hazel Orencio
Writers Lav Diaz

Cast

John Lloyd Cruz

as Hermes Papauran

Ronnie Lazaro

as Primo Macabantay

Shamaine Buencamino

as Nerissa

DMs Boongaling

as Raffy Lerma

Danilo Ledesma

as Homme sans domicile fixe

Aryanne Gollena

as Vendor

Roel Laguerta

as Lalaki

Neil Alvin Delas Alas

as Esperidion Tamano

Ronaliza Jintalan

as Ricarda Lim