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.

2023

Drama·Thriller

3h 7min

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Top Billed Cast

John Lloyd Cruz
Hermes Papauran
Ronnie Lazaro
Primo Macabantay
Shamaine Buencamino
Nerissa
DMs Boongaling
Raffy Lerma
Hazel Orencio
Lucinda Loureiro
Ana Vilela da Costa
Monica Calle
Danilo Ledesma
Homme sans domicile fixe
Aryanne Gollena
Vendor
Roel Laguerta
Lalaki
Neil Alvin Delas Alas
Esperidion Tamano
Ronaliza Jintalan
Ricarda Lim

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