When the Waves Are Gone

Directed by Lav Diaz

Written 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.

Cast

John Lloyd Cruz

Hermes Papauran

Ronnie Lazaro

Primo Macabantay

Shamaine Buencamino

Nerissa Papauran

DMs Boongaling

Raffy Lerma

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Danilo Ledesma

Homeless Man

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Aryanne Gollena

Vendor

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Roel Laguerta

Lalaki

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Neil Alvin Delas Alas

Esperidion Tamano

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Ronaliza Jintalan

Ricarda Lim

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Reynan Janaban

Mazokoh

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Ardy Jolo

Reyameh