When the Waves Are Gone
Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon
2023 · 3h 8m · Drama, Thriller · Denmark, France
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.
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Lav Diaz6.2Smart score
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