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When the Waves Are Gone

7.0/ 1020233h 8m

DramaThriller

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.

Directed by Lav Diaz

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The cast

Faces behind the story

John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz

Hermes Papauran

Ronnie Lazaro

Ronnie Lazaro

Primo Macabantay

Shamaine Buencamino

Shamaine Buencamino

Nerissa Papauran

DMs Boongaling

DMs Boongaling

Raffy Lerma

Danilo Ledesma

Homeless Man

Aryanne Gollena

Vendor

Roel Laguerta

Lalaki

Neil Alvin Delas Alas

Esperidion Tamano