When the Waves Are Gone
2023, Tagalog. Directed by Lav Diaz.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lav DiazDirector
- John Lloyd CruzHermes Papauran
- Ronnie LazaroPrimo Macabantay
- Shamaine BuencaminoNerissa Papauran
- DMs BoongalingRaffy Lerma
- Danilo LedesmaHomeless Man
- Aryanne GollenaVendor
- Roel LaguertaLalaki
- Neil Alvin Delas AlasEsperidion Tamano
- Ronaliza JintalanRicarda Lim
- Reynan JanabanMazokoh
- Ardy JoloReyameh
Details
- Released
- 16 August 2023
- Original title
- Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon
- Country
- Denmark, France, Philippines, Portugal
- Written by
- Lav Diaz
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How long is When the Waves Are Gone?
When the Waves Are Gone runs 188 minutes (3h 8m).
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Which OTT platform is When the Waves Are Gone on?
When the Waves Are Gone isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 August 2023. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Waves Are Gone?
If you liked When the Waves Are Gone, try The House on Carroll Street, The Good Neighbor, The Operative.
Who directed When the Waves Are Gone?
When the Waves Are Gone (2023) was directed by Lav Diaz and stars John Lloyd Cruz, Ronnie Lazaro, Shamaine Buencamino.