When the Waves Are Gone

Drama, Thriller

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Lav Diaz

Status Released

Release Date 2023-08-16

Storyline

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.