When the Waves Are Gone (Filipino: Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon) is a 2022 Philippine drama film written and directed by Lav Diaz. It stars John Lloyd Cruz, Ronnie Lazaro, Shamaine Buencamino, and Don Melvin Boongaling. The film was selected to be screened in the out of competition category at the 79th Venice International Film Festival where it premiered in September 5, 2022.[1][2][3]
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| Filipino | Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon |
| Directed by | Lav Diaz |
| Screenplay by | Lav Diaz |
| Starring | John Lloyd Cruz |
| Cinematography | Larry Manda |
| Edited by | Lav Diaz |
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Running time | 187 minutes |
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| Language | Filipino |
One of the top investigators in the Philippines, Lieutenant Hermes Papauran (John Lloyd Cruz), is at a moral crossroads. He witnesses first-hand the brutal anti-drug campaign that the police forces he is part of are implementing with dedication. Hermes is being physically and spiritually corroded by the crimes, leading to him catching a severe skin condition brought on by anxiety and guilt. As he tries to heal, a troubled history that haunts him eventually comes back for a reckoning.
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